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After years in an Indonesian prison, Popi returns to his coastal village only to find his wife has moved on and started a new family.Adrift in his own life, he takes to the waters of the Celebes Sea, seeking solace and purpose.His solitary journey takes a surreal turn when he rescues a stranded Indonesian coast guard, stumbles upon a hidden trove of gold, and comes face-to-face with a wounded mermaid.
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After years in an Indonesian prison, Popi returns to his coastal village only to find his wife has moved on and started a new family. Adrift in his own life, he takes to the waters of the Celebes Sea, seeking solace and purpose. His solitary journey takes a surreal turn when he rescues a stranded Indonesian coast guard, stumbles upon a hidden trove of gold, and comes face-to-face with a wounded mermaid.
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- Release date
- May 20, 2026
- Runtime
- 0h 12m
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- Language
- Indonesian, Tagalog
- Country
- Philippines
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