Synopsis

Tari longs to return home to Indonesia after more than 10 years working abroad in Taiwan. When the Covid-19 pandemic struck her plans unraveled, revealing a lack of rights for vulnerable migrant workers and systemic misinformation. Tari narrates her own journey and reveals personal stories related to her decision to work in Taiwan, her strained family relationships, the risks involved in working abroad and the traps she has fallen into. Tari shares intimate details of how her relationship with her son has suffered, revealing the guilt she has felt for leaving him behind. Homebound is an intimate animated documentary portrayal of a migrant worker’s experience abroad and is an urgent wake up call for those who have contributed to a system that takes advantage of 1000s of women each year.

Staff

Producer Nick CALPAKDJIAN

Scenario Tari SASHA

Storyboard/Character/BG/Lay Out/Animation Wulang SUNU

Camera Ismail Fahmi LUBIS

Sound Tommy FAHRIZAL

Music Arlo Picasso ENEMARK

Voice Tari SASHE

Editing Nick CALPAKDJIAN

Sound Design Levi SANTOSO