The People

“The soul of this film lies with the people of Kapuas Hulu. Though many don’t speak English, their stories deserve a wider audience. We’re honored to give them a platform to share their experiences.’’

Atik

”The future will be peaceful, safe and prosperous. The community will be prosperous because there are many kratom farmers.”

Alex

Kratom Farmer

Nursiyah

Kratom Farmer

Edek

Kratom Farmer

Busmanti

Jongkong Village Chief

Monalisa

Head of Bina Setia Farmer Group

Sutedja

Forclime - District Programme Management Unit

Ibrahim

Head of Asosiasi Petani Purik Indonesia (Appuri)

Rudy Setyo Utomo

Researcher at ''Litbang''

Sulvi Purwayantie

Professor & Researcher at Tanjungpura University

Sholahuddin

Professor & Researcher at Tanjungpura University

Dr. Virhan

Chemist

Eddo & Indah

Kratom Exporters

Wahyu

Kratom Exporter

Meet the Filmmakers

‘’With roots in Indonesia, this team of filmmakers is driven by their video experience and the compelling stories of the people of Kapuas Hulu. Their project is a first-of-its-kind, capturing unseen visuals and bringing unheard voices to light, motivated by the strength and spirit of the region’s people.’’

YOHANA KRISTANTI FILMMAKER

Yohana is a talented filmmaker from Indonesia with a background in architecture. After earning her BA degree she discovered her passion for filmmaking.She started as a wedding videographer in 2012 and through her work filming & editing hundreds of weddings, Yohana learned to create compelling narratives that were both authentic and personal to each couple. It really helped her hone her storytelling skills and master the art of capturing emotions.

SUGIANTO CINEMATOGRAPHER

Sugianto is a passionate videographer who has a love for travel and exploring the beauty of Indonesia. With a keen eye for capturing unique perspectives and a natural talent for storytelling, he creates captivating videos that showcase the diverse culture and breathtaking landscapes of his home country.Whether he’s hiking to a remote waterfall or immersing himself in the bustling streets of Jakarta. Sugianto is always on the hunt for new and exciting experiences

Other Mentions

Producer: Mindaugas Špučys

Scriptwriter: Deliesza Tamara

Scriptwriter: Liam M Lacy

Music Composer: Yudhi Arfani

VO Artist: Jati Andito

Animator: Aonyx Creative Lab

Virtual Assistant: Dwi Rizki Nuramita

Executive Producer: Jeremy Steding

Executive Producer: Jeff Kraken

Executive Producer: Adam Krupa

Associate Producer: Christopher Deaney

Associate Producer: Jani Saarinen

Photographer: Ardita Sukma

Web Developer/Designer: Josh www.thecoolmoon.com