The Song of Grassroots
Nyanyian Akar Rumput
Synopsis
Fajar Merah (21 years old) is the son of Wiji Thukul – a poets and human rights activist who was ‘made to disappeared’ in 1998 by The Soeharto Regime. Together with ‘Merah Bercerita’, a band established at 2010, and supported by his family, he tries to bring back his father’s poems to life, covers them with music notations and creates a music album. In a dynamic background of 2014 Presidential Election, 16 years after the 1998 tragedy, Fajar and family develops a new hope on one candidate; Joko Widodo, to solve some Human Rights Violation cases, to find Wiji Thukul and other victims.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
NYANYIAN AKAR RUMPUT (The Song of Grassroots) Official Trailer HD
Type: Trailer • Published 2018-09-05
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Fajar Merah
Self (Wiji Thukul's Son / Vocalist)
Gandhi Asta
Self (Guitarist of Merah Bercerita)
Yanuar Arifin
Self (Bassist of Merah Bercerita)
Lintang Bumi
Self (Drummer of Merah Bercerita)
Fitri Nganthi Wani
Self (Wiji Thukul's Daughter)
Wahyu Susilo
Self (Wiji Thukul's Brother)
Todung Mulya Lubis
Self (Founder of Human Rights Study Center)
Kemis Harjosuwito
Self (Wiji Thukul's Father)
Sayem Harjosuwito
Self (Wiji Thukul's Mother)
Asmara Nababan
Self (Jury of Yap Thiam Hien Award 2002)
Siti Dyah Sujirah 'Sipon'
Self (Wiji Thukul's Wife)
Maria Sumarsih
Self (Mother of a Victim of the 1998 Tragedy)
Suciwati
Self (Human Rights Activist)
Paian Siahaan
Self (Father of a Victim of the 1998 Tragedy)
Ignatius Peis Angga
Self (Manager of Merah Bercerita)
Budi Pasadena
Self (Recording Engineer)
Tommy Apriando
Self (Merah Bercerita's Fans)
Najwa Shihab
Self (Mata Najwa's Host)
Release History & Theatrical Window
Busan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuda Kurniawan
- Screenplay & Story
- Yuda Kurniawan
- Original Title
- Nyanyian Akar Rumput
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Rekam Docs, Super 8mm Studio, Katahati
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuda Kurniawan
Yuda Kurniawan
Yuda Kurniawan
Yuda Kurniawan
Yuda Kurniawan, Sadzali Noor Ma'ruf
Department Leadership Roster
Yuda Kurniawan
Director of Photography
Yuda Kurniawan
Editor
Yuda Kurniawan
Director
Yuda Kurniawan
Writer
Yuda Kurniawan
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Song of Grassroots.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Song of Grassroots
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What is The Song of Grassroots about?
Fajar Merah (21 years old) is the son of Wiji Thukul – a poets and human rights activist who was ‘made to disappeared’ in 1998 by The Soeharto Regime. Together with ‘Merah Bercerita’, a band established at 2010, and supported by his family, he tries to bring back his father’s poems to life, covers them with music notations and creates a music album. In a dynamic background of 2014 Presidential Election, 16 years after the 1998 tragedy, Fajar and family develops a new hope on one candidate; Joko Widodo, to solve some Human Rights Violation cases, to find Wiji Thukul and other victims.
Who directed The Song of Grassroots?
The Song of Grassroots was directed by Yuda Kurniawan.
Who stars in The Song of Grassroots?
The principal cast of The Song of Grassroots includes Fajar Merah, Gandhi Asta, Yanuar Arifin, Lintang Bumi, Fitri Nganthi Wani.
When was The Song of Grassroots released and how long is it?
The Song of Grassroots was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.