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A Distant Call

20261h 39mAndrea Suwito

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In the ancient Bugis way of life in Indonesia, gender non-binary 'bissu' were once revered spiritual leaders. Eka, one of the last remaining bissu, decides to leave behind their identity, searching for belonging in a world that insists on definitions.

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What is A Distant Call (2026) about?

In the ancient Bugis way of life in Indonesia, gender non-binary 'bissu' were once revered spiritual leaders. Eka, one of the last remaining bissu, decides to leave behind their identity, searching for belonging in a world that insists on definitions.

How long is A Distant Call?

A Distant Call has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 2026.

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