Indonesia's Exiles:
Too Late To Return Home?

Background

A Story Decades in the Making

In January 2023, Indonesian President Jokowi made a stunning admission — he apologised for the country's human rights atrocities committed during the anti-communist purges of 1965–66, when an estimated 500,000 to 1 million people were killed, and many more were imprisoned or forced into exile.

This documentary follows the stories of those who were forced to leave Indonesia — students, intellectuals, and ordinary citizens who found themselves on the wrong side of history. Decades later, many are still waiting for the right to return home.

Through intimate interviews and archival footage, the film examines the lasting impact of political violence on individuals, families, and the Indonesian diaspora. It raises urgent questions about justice, reconciliation, and the meaning of home.