Ayu Utami

The film tells the story of Leon Agusta (1938-2015), a poet, cultural activist, and playwright who was born in Sigiran, Lake ManinJau, West Sumatra. Leon’s craft was fueled by pain of the past from the tragedies, betrayals, and the many instances love has touched his life. His activism was driven by his love of his birthplace and the betterment of others. Semua Sudah Dimaafkan sebab Kita Pernah Bahagia sees Paul Agusta; Leon’s youngest son recounts what he remembers of his father as well as following him to trace back Leon’s early years to find the roots of his passion and pain to further know the complex individual that was his father, Leon Agusta.

As a developing country, Indonesia faces challenges stemming from its internal diversity—ranging from ethnic groups, languages, cultures, education, and religion. Many people work in the arts under the guise of pornography, leading many to confuse art with pornography. It is the artists who bear the brunt of this. In this documentary, viewers can learn about the opinions of various segments of the arts community regarding the Pornography Act, as expressed through their intellectual perspectives.