Mesala (Khiva Iskak) and Ratih (Imelda E. Budiman) set out for Pacitan, East Java, to reunite with Ratih’s long-lost child. At the same time, Juda (Albert Halim) visits his half-brother Mesala to ask for help in finding their missing father. However, Mesala refuses to meet his father and stepmother, harboring deep resentment toward the man he blames for abandoning his ailing mother, who later died heartbroken. Persuaded by Ratih, Mesala reluctantly joins Juda on a perilous journey through the dense forests of Kalimantan, where buried wounds resurface and old tensions between the estranged brothers intensify.

Directed and co-written by Andi Bachtiar Yusuf, Way Back Home was featured at the 2025 Balinale Film Festival. Shot in the remote regions of East Kalimantan, the film explores the culture and traditions of the Dayak and Paser communities. With themes of reconciliation, loss, and the search for redemption, Way Back Home offers a poignant reflection on family and forgiveness. The Indonesian Film Censorship Institution (LSF) has rated this film suitable for audiences aged 17 and above. Be Discerning in Selecting Content Suitable for Your Age. (nmn)