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Reza Rahadian, the Interpreter of Life

Monday, February 2, 2026

Reza Rahadian drew inspiration for Pangku from his mother, much like a filmmaker seasoned by multiple works.

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Reza Rahadian at the Tempo office, Jakarta, January 23, 2026. Tempo/Ijar Karim.. tempo : 177600190741.

WITHIN the body of a single mother lives love, sacrifice, and the sweat of a weary soul. Reza Rahadian witnessed his mother’s sweat throughout his life. To him, she was not merely the woman who breathed life into her child, but also a wellspring of inspiration.

Pangku (On the Lap)—Reza Rahadian’s directorial debut—stood as an embodiment of a son who grew up understanding that life is always marked by wounds. Those wo

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