Laura Basuki, Robby Ertanto on Rotterdam Title ‘Yohanna’ Where Child Labor and Faith Collide, Teaser Unveiled (EXCLUSIVE)
variety.comNaman Ramachandran Top Indonesian star Laura Basuki headlines auteur Razka Robby Ertanto’s “Yohanna,” which has its world premiere in competition at International Film Festival Rotterdam.
The film follows young nun Yohanna, whose encounter with the underworld of child labor in the eastern island of Sumba, one of the poorest places in Indonesia, restores her sense of purpose in life.
For Ertanto, whose “Cross the Line” (2022) looked at migrant workers and “Ave Maryam” (2018) that examined aspects of the Christian faith, the idea for “Yohanna” was born after a visit to Sumba, where he was saddened to see eight-year-old laborers who looked like worn out elders.
He resolved to tell their story and present the case for their freedom. “Child labor in Indonesia is a very important topic that we need to raise awareness about in my country and abroad.
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