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On Being Almost

202619mAka Witharja

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After speaking at a literary forum alongside renowned novelist Robert Hausu, Malik dares to send his manuscript, The Anatomy of an Owl. Driven by a longing for recognition, he slips into a gathering of writers and filmmakers at a café, where his ambition slowly collides with reality.

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Anti HeroSymbolismCharacter StudyAspiring WriterStruggling ArtistShort FilmSelf-acceptancePsychological DramaLate BloomerAlmost

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What is On Being Almost (2026) about?

After speaking at a literary forum alongside renowned novelist Robert Hausu, Malik dares to send his manuscript, The Anatomy of an Owl. Driven by a longing for recognition, he slips into a gathering of writers and filmmakers at a café, where his ambition slowly collides with reality.

Who stars in On Being Almost?

On Being Almost stars Iskak Khivano (Malik), Frans Nickolas (Robert), Savannah Parapat (Novyta), Amanda Iswan (Dea), Haditha Mohamad (Haditha). The film was directed by Aka Witharja.

How long is On Being Almost?

On Being Almost has a runtime of 19 min and premiered in 2026.

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