Canada / Apr 24, 2026 / Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival
1h 39min
Overall average
5.0/10
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Plot
In the ancient Bugis way of life in Indonesia, gender non-binary 'bissu' were once revered spiritual leaders. Eka, one of the last remaining bissu, decides to leave behind their identity, searching for belonging in a world that insists on definitions.
Genres
Documentary
Technical details
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Original title | A Distant Call |
| Original language | Bahasa indonesia (ID) |
| Spoken languages | Bahasa indonesia |
| Production countries | Indonesia, United Kingdom, France |
| Status | Released |
| Production companies | Umbra Motion Picture Company, Talamedia, LA FABRICA NOCTURNA PRODUCTIONS |
| Release date | 24 aprile 2026 |
| Production | Finbar Somers, Xavier Rocher, Mandy Marahimin |
| Editing | Finbar Somers |
| Cinematography | Andrea Suwito, Rahman Saade |
| Assistant directors | Andrea Suwito |
| Camera operators | Andrea Suwito, Rahman Saade |
| Additional photography | Andrea Suwito, Rahman Saade |
| Music | Clément Barral, Agus Citra Sasmita, Muhammad Alam Nur, Satrio Budiono |
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Release dates
Premiere
Switzerland / Apr 25, 2026 / Visions du Réel
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