14 Indonesian Films with Foreign Settings, Watching Feels Like Traveling While Healing

A MAN CALLED AHOK features scenes from Ahok's (Daniel Mananta) childhood in Belitung, as well as some scenes abroad. Ahok and Veronica Tan (Jill Gladys) are portrayed in their inspiring life journey.

CRITICAL ELEVEN is set in New York, United States, with the story of Ale (Reza Rahadian) and Anya (Adinia Wirasti). They face the challenges of marriage in a dynamic big city.

AYAT-AYAT CINTA takes the audience to Cairo, Egypt, with a profound story. Fahri (Fedi Nuril) faces various trials of life and love, including from Maria (Carissa Putri).

BROWNIES tells the story of Dedi who pursues his dreams in London, England. He meets Are who helps him rediscover his spirit.

WINTER IN TOKYO is a romantic film set entirely in Tokyo, Japan. Keiko (Pamela Bowie) meets Ishida (Dion Wiyoko) who then becomes her new neighbor.

HELLO GOODBYE is set entirely in South Korea, presenting a heartwarming story. Indah (Atiqah Hasiholan) meets Abi (Rio Dewanto) and they find comfort in a foreign land.

MERRY RIANA: A MILLION DOLLAR DREAM tells the struggle of Merry Riana (Chelsea Islan) in Singapore. Together with Alva (Dion Wiyoko), she works hard to achieve success in the Lion City.

THE RAINBOW TROOPS, although mostly set in Belitung, has an iconic closing scene in Paris, France. Ikal (Lukman Sardi) successfully fulfills his dream of studying at Sorbonne.

PEOPLE'S REPRESENTATIVE features a hilarious scene in Japan, adding excitement to this comedy film. Bagio (Tora Sudiro) and Poltak (Vincent Rompies) get involved in an exciting adventure there.