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A Journey of Island People
An exploration of the life story of the island people (Orang Pulo), who are absent from Indonesian historical records. It begins with the trade routes during the Dutch colonial era and extends to the tales of warriors who fought against pirates. These fragments of memory were collected from the past recollections of a woman whose presence is now considered a myth.
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An exploration of the life story of the island people (Orang Pulo), who are absent from Indonesian historical records. It begins with the trade routes during the Dutch colonial era and extends to the tales of warriors who fought against pirates. These fragments of memory were collected from the past recollections of a woman whose presence is now considered a myth.
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Genre:Documentary
Written By:Arief Budiman, Deasy Fatmasari
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Runtime:29 minutes
Studio:Agensi 56
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