Dir. Roberto Rosendy
Having known and been together for so long, Koh Liang, who lived alone, was like part of his own family to Umar. In the midst of his old and decrepit condition, Koh Liang had one wish that he had not been able to realize, namely, to have an identity with his real name, which had been wrong due to an administrative error when Koh Liang had to change his name in 1967. To work on Koh Liang’s wish, Umar ends up having to deal with the greedy Mr. RT, until finally Umar is trapped in two choices, namely, following the RT’s game so that the ID card process is facilitated or he remains with his honesty even though his mission to help Koh Liang is threatened with failure.
Title
Balik Nama (In The Name of Liong)
Director
Roberto Rosendy
Production Year
2024
Duration
16 minutes 16 seconds
Age Classification
13+
Film Genre
Fiction
The film captures a powerful emotional bond across generations. With its depiction of a pressing issue that resonates strongly with today’s reality, the story reflects situations many of us may find ourselves in torn, like Umar, between honesty and pragmatism. The director makes it clear that the audience is meant to feel Umar’s moral dilemma.
