Merangkul Jarak (2020)

2020-12-2925m

Randi, a freelance filmmaker from Bandung, feeling uneasy and lonely at the new year's eve. To express his uneasiness, he connects with Gista, his best friend since college and also fellow filmmaker at Jakarta. Their small talk that night left them wonder whether they should continue their delayed dreams or not.

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