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Residence of Dr. Soejoedi, Leader of PNI Central Java Branch

- There are a lot of policemen outside. - Hah, police?

Get up quickly.

Go to our kids.

BUNG (Brother)!

BUNG (Brother)! The police are here.

Many of them, Bung!

Come on, hurry!

Bung Karno (Brother Sukarno)...hurry!

Hurry!

Whafs going on?

Turn around!

What is this?

What do you want?

How are you, Mr. Soejoedi?

You can't search my house like this. Without any search warrant.

Where is Sukarno?

- I don't know. - Liar!!

If you make this difficult, I'll arrest you, Mr. Soejoedi.

Where is Sukarno?

I'm here.

Ir. Sukarno, in the name of the Queen, we arrest you.

Take him!!

Residence of Raden Soekemi Sosrodiharjo

It's been almost2 months and Kusnds fever won't go away.

I am worried, Dad. What should we do?

Just let it be, be patient.

Leave it to the Almighty God.

For these past2 months, I've been doing this ritual.

Sleep under Kusnds bed.

I hope that his sickness will shift to me.

Ifs alright, come on. Let's go to sleep.

Let it be.

Kusno is now 11 years old.

Since his health does not show any improvement...

That is why this morning I would like to purify him...

...and change his name.

I have a suggestion Mr. Soekemi.

How about we change it to...

Werkudara (Bima).

May God Bless him...

Kusno is not the name of Pandawa Family like Werkudara.

But there is a powerful knight that could match the Pandawa Family.

His name is the Great KARNO.

Therefore, I have given a new name for Kusno...

SUKARNO.

Yes...yes...

I hope this new name can turn Sukarno into a powerful person.

Just like the Great KARNO.

Residence of Haji Cokroaminoto, Head of the Islamic Organization

Damn it! Those Dutch people act as they wish.

Look! Look at this!

Take away our rice, sugarcane, wheat as they wish.

- What kind of nonsense is this? - And then, what's left, Cak Muso?

All that is left is poverty.

Until the end of the day, we will suffer. Do you understand?

Become slave in our own country. Whafs that'?

- Kartosuwiryo... - Yes?

Come here.

Go to the market and buy some sugar, coffee and bananas.

Tonight we're expecting important guests from Jogja and Jombang.

Important Guest.

Kyai HasyimAsy'ari (NU) and Kyai Dahlan (Muhammadiyah), Sir?

Thafs right.

- Sukarno, are you a Marxist? - Yes, and I'm a Muslim.

Karl Marx and the lslam defend the lower class.

Because you're from the lower class, right?

They're my family, Mien.

Wow! Its amazing.

You're very talented.

Bring over my sandal!

Bring it here.

Excuse me...

Please, Mam...

I told you to study, not flirt.

And you're using your father's bicycle.

Come on.

Mien.

Kusno, are you sure that you want to propose to her?

- You're not even the Governor's son. - Trust me.

The problem is, will her father accept you?

Don't call me Sukarno, if I can't make the Dutch surrender.

Bullshit!

I'll return the suit tomorrow, ok?

Itwill be clean...

Yes...what are you doing here?

Get out...

GET OUT!

You, LOCAL, what are you doing here?

You are not allowed to get close to my daughter, Mien!!

VVhy? What did I do wrong, Sir?

You're different from us.

Even though you wear the same clothes as the Dutch.

But you're still not from our class.

Get out of here!

Come here!

Take him out.

Take him out!

Papa! No.

I can go out on my own.

- Mien! - Sukarno!

- Sukarno! - Mien!

- No! - Getout!

I love her.

We are Masters!

Masters of our own land.

The Dutch are just tenants.

They are our guests.

- What's that? - We have to stand up straight.

Stand up straight to fight them. To fight those Dutch.

- Hey, what's that? - Kusno...

I heard from Kartosuwiryo...

...you have started to learn how to make a speech, is it?

- Yes, Sir. - That's good, that's good, Kusno.

A leader has to be able to capture the people's hearts.

The people, Kusno. Are as mysterious as the universe.

But, if you are capable of capturing their hearts...

They will definitely follow you.

My brothers and sisters...

Until when are we going to be in darkness?

Living only to enjoy dreaming, without any efforts to achieve them.

Who will respect a nation that looks like cows and buffalos?

~ Nob' who? Ody! N°b0dy!

Nobody!

Being forced to work nonstop... The flesh is being eaten...

The blood is being sucked. Do you want it?

- No! No! - Want it?

No! No!

My brothers and sisters...

Let's become... The Masters of ourselves.

Long live Cokroaminoto!

Long live Sukarno!

Our land is rich. But why are we always starving?

Everywhere we can see skinny bodies and full of sickness.

- Why, brothers and sisters? - Don't know!

This is because...

...the Dutch exploit our wealth without giving us our fair share.

We are oppressed by the colonial system.

- Are you going to let it happen? - No!

- Are you going to let it happen? - No!

This is the time... To show them who we are.

Scream! Mr. imperialist, we are going to fight you...

...for your behaviourtowards our people and our land.

We have to fight!

We have to fight!

We have to fight!

Prisoners from Jogja.

BANCEUY PRISON, BANDUNG 1929

- Get in! - Sukarno.

- Gatot Mangkupraja. - Get in!

- Soepriadinata. - Get in!

Is there any decent clothes for me?

Iam not a thief.

A communist rebel like you, is just the same as a thief, Sir.

Iam not a communist.

Same thing. still a thief!

Sister lnggit, Sister lnggit.

Inggit Garnasih House, Sukarnois second wife

Sister lnggit, Sister lnggit.

What is it, young lady?

Your husband has been arrested in Jogja.

Sister?

" Yes?

Here.

If you need anything, just let me know...

Yes. Thank you, Sister.

Sister, this is our way to support Sukarno.

Good.

- I hope this is enough to help. - Okay, Sister. Thank you.

We will support Sukarno to great extent we will take your leave, Sister.

Respected Judges...

...your court has accused us of a big crime.

What kind of tools do we have to commit this big crime?

Using Swords? Using Guns? Bombs?

Our only places to fight are just buildings...

...that we use for public meetings and public newspapers.

Not weapons.

And our main purpose is only to fight forjustice...

...for our brothers and sisters.

People who are always being oppressed.

I will voluntarily surrender my body and soul.

SUKARNO WAS SENTENCED FOR 4YEARS IN JAIL

THIS VERDICT WAS HIGHLY CONTROVERSIAL

AMONGST THE DUTCH SOCIETY AND THE LOCAL PARLIAMENT.

TWO YEARSAFTER HIS RELEASE

SUKARNO RETURNED TO POLIITICS

IN 1934 SUKARNO WAS ARRESTED AND SENT TO EXILE IN ENDE

AFTER 4 YEARS, SUKARNO ALONG WITH HIS WIFE AND THREE FOSTER CHILDREN

WERE MOVED TO BENGKULU BECAUSE HE WAS INFECTED WITH MALARIA

Malaria cannot be cured right away.

It could relapse if the condition of the body is unstable.

You must take a lot of rest.

I think...

...it is better for you to avoid any kind of hard work.

- Such as? - Being involved in politics.

Doctor... Kusno will get worse...

...if he's away from politics and his people, right Kus?

Have you read this?

Sukarno asks for forgiveness from the Dutch government

They are slandering me.

They can do whatever they want, Kus.

I don't like Hatta and Sjahrir.

Because they accused you of dominating me?

They accuse you of being too soft in front of me.

I don't like it when you're being accused like that.

In some ways...

...l enjoy being dominated by you, lnggit.

Morning, how are you all.

Before being called Indonesia, Prince Gajah Mada called it...

Nusantara (Archipelago)

Nusa means island. Antara means outside.

Nusantara means the unification of islands into a big country.

' Sir? _ Yes?

Why do we have to be independent'?

Are we not comfortable underthe Dutch government'?

We can go to school, our parents can work.

Anyone agrees?

' Sir? _ Yes?

- Do you agree? - No, Sir.

Why?

Ifwe are not independent, we won't get any freedom.

We will always be ruled by the foreigners.

Tati. Are you allowed to sit and eat in the Dutch restaurants?

Sit together with the Dutch?

When actually, the ingredients are from our land.

- What's your name? - Fatmawati, Sir.

You are Hassan Din's daughter, right?

Yes.

FatmawatPs father worked in a Dutch company and he was fired...

...just because he is a member of Muhammadiyah.

That is why we have to be independent.

- Do you understand? - Understood.

- Mother, Omi has a new friend. - Really?

Her name is Fatmawati She's nice and smart.

Father, yesterday Fatma also praised you.

She said you're not only smart but also handsome.

Because he's Omi's father, right?

If she's really smart, bring her to stay here...

...to be your study partner, her family is also nice to us.

- What do you think, Kus? - Hmm, sure.

Bung Karno (Brother Sukarno). We are artists from Bengkulu.

Please enjoy our performance.

Fatma!

- Mother, Father, this is Fatma. - Oh, Fatma is here.

Madam...

- Karim. - Allwell.

Bung Karno, happy to see you.

- How are you? - Good...good...

I am here with my older sister and Fatma.

Fatma...

- Please come and have a seat. - Oh yes, thank you.

Firstly, sorry Mr. Hassan Din could not come.

He has a meeting with Muhammadiyah Organisation.

Oh, he is busy.

Yes, lately there are a lot of meetings.

Bung Karno... I am Ah Tjun, a merchant.

- Oh really? How are you? - Good...good...

This is for you from the merchants in the Bengkulu market.

And this is for yourwife.

' '"9git___ " Yes?

This is Ah Tjun, he has brought this gift for you.

- What is this gift foi'? - Yes, what is this gift for?

We believe that you are a good leader and will bring luck to us.

- Thank you very much. - Thank you.

- Please... - We have also brought food.

Riwu, please help.

You always play on the beach, not on the field?

- Field? - Yes.

In Java there is nothing like this.

Sir, in the class, you said that Europe will be invaded by the Germans.

Which means, the Dutch will be defeated, Sir?

Most likely.

Read this book.

The Great Pacific War by Hector Bywater.

All of your questions can be answered here.

And...lfthe Dutch lose...

Hitler will come to Indonesia Sir?

According to this book, Japan will come.

Japanese? Why is that Sir?

Well, although it seems like there's no relation...

...between Japan and Germany...

...but those two countries have the same agenda.

To conquer the world.

Moreover, Japan has a long history of being a conqueror.

Though they are short in built...

...they never hesitate to end someones life.

So... Indonesia will be invaded by Japan Sir?

I will soften the Japanese, so that they don't invade us.

So that you and the rest of the Indonesians...

...will see the freedom of Indonesia.

- Hey, Bung Karno!! - Morning All!

Téachen

- Please, sit here Sir. - Yes.

Really messy.

- I am very sorry. - No problem.

- What do you want to drink? - No, nothing.

- Where are yourfather and mother? - They have been away since morning.

- Are you alone Sir? - l actually came here to...

Don't...Don't! Don't come here.

Please, just sit Sir. Just a minute.

- Yes. - I am coming out Sir.

I have come to give you some pictures of your aunty...

...at my cousin's wedding two weeks ago.

- Ifs ready? - Yes.

Whafs wrong Fatma?

I am confused Sir.

Confused about what?

Last night someone proposed me.

I am nervous. Because I don't know him very well.

And then?

Ijust want to ask you.

Do you have any advice on what I should do?

I have an advice.

Fatma right? Just be honest Kus.

Let me go!

- Let me go! - Please wait.

What did I do wrong?

Sister Omi...

What kind of explanation, Kus? What explanation?

Are you pleading your case with me right now? There's no need for it!

- Where are you going? - I have to clearthis problem...

...before I go back to Java.

I've always considered her as my own daughter.

Go away!

Sister Omi...

I heard from the radio that Japan has already defeated China.

- Does this mean they are coming here? - Shut up, Riwu!

There is something more important than Japan.

Let's go quickly!

Is Fatma here, Madam?

Fatma is in her grandmother's house.

When Fatma comes home, tell her I need to talkto her.

Yes, l'll let her know.

IN 1940 JAPAN SIGNED THE TRIPARTITE TREATY

ALONG WITH GERMANY AND ITALY

JAPAN OFFICIALLY JOINED THE AXIS POWERS AGAINST

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, ENGLAND, AUSTRALIA

AND THE DUTCH...

1st DECEMBER 1941, EMPEROR HIROHITO DECLARES WAR.

THE US NAVAL BASE PEARL HARBOUR IN HAWAII IS DESTROYED.

WORLD WAR ll REACHES IT'S CLIMAX IN ASIA PASIFIC...

AFIER CONQUERING CHINA, PHILIPPINES AND SINGAPORE,

THE JAPANESE ARMY DESTROYS THE DUTCH NAVY IN JAVA SEA

THE JAPANESE ARMY SUCCESSFULLY ENTER INDONESIAN TERRITORY

Bring all these documents!

Burn itall!

- Burn all, Sir? - Yes, burn itall.

Don't let the Japanese get anything what do they want.

But this oil is worth more than million dollars Colonel?

- Just burn it! This isn't your oil. - Okay, Colonel!

Blow up everything!

Blow up everything! Blow them all!

Burn itall like in hell!

Greetings!

Greetings!

What a coincidence Bung.

I was planning to go to your place to let you know...

...that our friends from Muhammadiyah want you to leave Bengkulu right away.

- Yes. - Japan is already in Balikpapan.

- And the West of Sumatra. - Where is Fatma, Sir?

She is at her grandmother's place with her mother...

...until the situation is stable. lam actually on my way there.

Father!

I have been looking for you everywhere.

The Dutch soldiers have taken Mother and Kartika with them.

See you.

Take care, Bung.

Sukarno, hurry up! Get in the oar quickly.

- What is this? - We want to take you awayH

Where ?

We are taking you and yourfamily to Australia!

- Get in the oar, hurry! - To Australia?

- Why? - Why?

We have to take you away from the Japanese.

They need a person like you. Come on, enterthe oar quiokly!!

This situation is beyond my expectation.

Which situation? That woman or Japan?

- Inggit!! - Don't act stupid, I'm not stupid.

Shut up!

Don't be afraid!!!

- Don't be afraid!!! - Shoot!

Long Live Japan!

Are you really sure that the person you saw was Sukarno?

- L am really sure, Doctor. - l thought he was taken to Australia.

At first they want to take him to Australia.

But the Japanese are already here and the Dutch soldiers were panicking.

Come on!

Good afternoon, I must see Sukarno.

- Sorry, is your father here? - Yes, he's here. Wait a moment.

Japan reacted quickly, systematically.

Their propaganda, Nippon Ajia no Douhou.

ASIAN BROTHER.

Asian brother's are successfully capturing the people's hearts.

They have also invited people from the movement...

...and clerics to be involved in their agenda.

What is their deal with Japan?

To create a shadow cabinet, to fill in the event of absence of government.

What about your family?

Before Japan arrived in Sumatera, they already went to Rotterdam.

I hope they arrive safely.

- Insya Allah. - Amen.

- Banzai! Banzai! - You, go inside quickly!

Bung, the Japanese soldiers are here.

Go in Bung, please go to the room.

You are lr. Sukarno?

You can speak Bahasa Indonesia?

What do you want?

Iam in the propaganda division of Dai Nippon.

My superior wants to meet you.

What for ?

We would like to ask for your cooperation...

...to support Dai Nippon to face the EastAsian War.

What if I refuse?

You are still thinking about that woman?

I will die tomorrow, Nggit.

The one that I am facing now is a new giant...

...who does not hesitate to kill or imprison it's opponents.

It's their loss if they kill you, Kus.

The people trust you more than Nippon.

From a long time ago, the Dutch had already known...

...that the Japanese would take advantage of me.

Or...

You are the one who will take advantage of them?

Lefs sleep, Kus.

Too many thoughts at night will mess up your mind.

Hurry up! Hurry up!

Helpthem!

It's painful.

You are responsible for this!!

- Thankyou Madam. - For Bung Karno...

- ...l am willing to give this rice. - Thank you so much.

- Is it enough? - More than enough.

Is it enough?

The amount of rice that you need?

Help!

Help!

Help! Help!

- Help Sir! - What is it'?

- My daughterwas kidnapped, Sir! - Kidnapped? By who?

The Japanese Sir?

Calm down. We can't do that, it's against the law.

What if. ...? I get prostitutes to go there?

No! No!

That means we are allowing adultery, thafs a sin.

- Yes..yes.. - If not...

The Japanese soldiers will take away your daughters?

- We'll take our weapon and fight them. - Yes..Yes..

Calm down, calm down.

Whatever weapons that we have, we won't be able to fight them.

They won't hesitate to kill.

Girls... our children... the elderly... will be the victims?

- Isnt it, Bung? - Yes, that's right'?

Bung Karno...

I will do anything for you, Bung.

L have to admit, your idea is really brilliant.

Mr. Sukarno, I have received a command...

...from General lmamura in Java to take you.

Where?

- To Java. - Jakarta?

That means I am being freed from my exile?

The Dutch banished you. Dai Nippon has freed you.

SOEKARNOALONG WITH HIS FAMILY WERE BROUGHT TO JAKARTA

ON THE 9TH OF JUNE 1942 WITH THE BARGAS SHIP.

SOEKARNOiS ARRIVAL WAS WELCOMED BY ANWAR COKROAMINOTO, SOENDORO,

ASMARA HADI, RATNA DJOEAMI AND MOHAMMAD HATFA

SINCE JAPAN ENTERED BATAVIA ON THE 5TH OF MARCH 1942

THEY LAUNCHED THE 3A PROPAGANDA

NIPPON THE LIGHT OFASIA, PROTECTOR OFASIAAND LEADER OF ASIA

THE PRESENCE OF JAPAN DIVIDED THE YOUTH MOVEMENT INTO TWO PARTIES

WHO WERE EQUALLY STRONG

ONE PARTY WAS IN FAVOR OF IT, BUT THE OTHER WAS AGAINST IT

Are you sure you want to work with Sukarno?

You know that he is impulsive, agitative, narcissistic?

And he loves his people dearly...

Uncle, Bung Karno is here.

If you don't want to see him...

...the conversation with him will not be long.

There is a rumour, saying that...

The Japanese will kill the leaders in Indonesia?

Those are only rumours, they are actually using the leaders...

...for their own personal advantage.

Previously with the Dutch, we could choose...

...whether to be cooperative or non-cooperative.

But now I think the only choice is to cooperate with Japan.

What if this leads towards destruction?

At this point, Japan might be strong, togetherwith Germany and Italy.

But neither Germany nor Italy, can defeat Britain, Russia.

They're Monarch's and biggest Industrial nations.

Pearl harbour was destroyed in matter of hours.

Before the Hawaii base was destroyed...

...America was being passive.

Exactly like a Capitalist Country. Opportunistic.

Soviet is the biggest industrial country...

...but they're too busy with their own national problems.

And Britain? They always find allies everywhere.

But Japan, Germany and Italy have the ambition...

...to oonquerthe world?

They are mean and will do as they please.

We can ask for assurance that they won't hurt our people, Sjahrir?

Nanking? What about Nanking?

- More than 400 thousand people died. - Nanking, was a tragedy.

China and Japan had a bad relationship in the past.

That is why we should never let this happen in Indonesia.

- Who can assure that? - I assure you.

- I have done this in Sumatera. - Wait a moment, wait a moment.

I agree with Sjahrir...

...Japan will not be in Indonesia for a long time.

But I also believe in Bung Karno.

We should be united!

To protect our people from the cruelty of the Japanese?

To get the sovereignty of the people...

We need the people.

And the ones that are good for us, Sjahrir...

...are the ones that are still alive.

He's great in captivating people.

You think I am easily captivated?

- You left me with no choice. - We always have choices.

Now...

Just pretend that we have agreed to divide ourwork.

You are on the outside, me and Sukarno are inside.

What do you think?

What is my limit?

As long as the rifle hasn't touched your head...

...you are free to do anything?

- Your not praying? - I'm in my periods Mom.

Here, another letter from Sukarno.

Official Residence of Lieutenant General lmamura Hitoshi

It looks like we don't need to discuss much...

...as we already have the same point of view.

Lets protect our individual interests.

We try to win the EastAsian War...

...while you protect the interest of Indonesian independence.

How is the house that you are staying at'?

What about the house that we have provided you, Mr. Sukarno?

- Comfortable? - Thank you very much.

How is the relationship between Father and Fatma, Mother.

That is none of my concern, Omi.

That's your father's problem.

You already know what's my feeling towards it.

What if the Japanese break their promise?

This cooperation will bring us into their war.

And the Dutch will use this situation to take over Indonesia once again.

Long live Sukarno! Long live Sukarno!

Long live Sukarno! Long live Sukarno!

Praise the Lord, thanks to Dai Nippon...

...l can be here with my brothers in Surabaya.

Today, I am here with Hatta...

...working together with Dai Nippon government...

...towards getting the independence of Indonesia.

Long live Sukarno! Long live Hatta!

Long live Sukarno! Long live Hatta!

Sukarno and Hatta havejoined the Japanese 3A.

- Japanese Propaganda Organization? - Yes.

Kyai Mansyur and Ki Hadjar have also joined them.

- We can't count on them anymore. - I still believe in Hatta.

We just have to stay on ourtrack to make sure the others...

...won't be influenced by the Japanese propaganda.

Our country should not fall into the hands of the fascists.

Kampetai! [ soldiers]

Welcome Home!

My brother...

When will you have children, Kus?

What's this?

What's this?

If you want to discuss about this again just forget about it.

Iam very sure about my choice.

Fatma...Fatma...

Listen first.

If Bung Karno was a bachelor, it wont be a problem.

- But... - I love him, Father.

Fatma... Fatma...

Have you thought about Sukarnds wife?

Have you asked her?

What about her feelings? Are you okay being the second wife?

You want to be a second wife?

So...what you both want me to do?

We only want you to be happy.

I will be happy with Sukarno as always have been.

Fatma...

Let it be.

I will talk to Sukarno about this.

Bung...

We have to convince General lmamura...

...about our programs that we have lined up.

This is General Harada of Batallion 16 from Java.

He is replacing General lmamura.

Sir, I am going to be proposed once again by the same man...

...who previously had proposed me.

But you know, l still love you. lam still waiting for you.

But if you can't fulfill your promise...

...l will reluctantly have to accept this proposal.

I hope you understand me. Regards, Fatma.

We do not have any choices.

Harada said that propaganda 3A isn't going well.

He wants us to establish PUTERA (Indonesian Youth association).

If PUTERA is the extension of 3A propaganda...

I would rather back off.

Me too, Bung.

We have to take advantage of PUTERA to be able to take care of our people.

But how would we do this?

They are against us hoisting our Flag...

...and singing our national anthem in their organization.

When actually thafs the most effective way...

...to attract the sympathy of the youth.

- What do you think Bung Karno? - Yes, Bung Karno?

Whafs wrong with him?

Let me take care of him.

I do not want to divorce you my dear.

I don't want to be in this situation.

I have imagined this situation a long time ago.

Way before you took me from myfirst Husband.

For you, love was not enough for our marriage.

You always wanted more.

You've shown me all that, everything, your sacrifices.

Still not enough for you.

But I sincerely accept it.

I am just reluctant for you to have anotherwife.

I hope you respect that. That's my principal.

I've brought you to the gate of your dreams. That's enough.

Divorce settlement

Letter of divorce Agreement

Where will you go?

To HajiAnda's house in Lengkong Besar...

...a good friend in Bandung.

- Let me drop you. - You don't have to.

Please allow me to do something for you.

For the last time.

Post...

- From who is it? - I don't know.

The telegram is in Japanese madam, please help me to read this.

From Sukarno.

Fatmawati comma...

...married with represented by Opseter Sarjono comma...

...because the groom cannot come comma...

...1stJune 1943 go to Jakarta full stop.

- Dear, Fatma is getting married. - With whom?

With Sukarno!

- Are you a patriot? - Yes, I'm a Patriot!!

- How are you? - How do you do, Sir.

Brothers and sisters, I as a son of this country...

...l holdthe responsibility to know what are the difficulties of my people.

A big country, is born through independence...

...and love forthe country more than anything.

Without love, we don't have any power.

Without power, we will always depend on other people.

Long live Sukarno! Long live Sukarno!

Riwu...

- Bung Karno, you have to be inside. - Her mother is inside.

You are her husband. Come on.

- Doctor are also already there. - Come in.

- Bung! I'm scared of blood. - Yes, but Fatma needs you.

Bung Karno! Come here... come here. You can help.

Push darling... again... again. Come on help... help her.

- Help out. - Just a bit more.

A little bit more.

Praise to Allah.

- It's a boy. - Praise to Allah.

What do you name him?

- Guntur. - Yes, Guntur.

Guntur the son of Sukarno.

Guntur Sukarno Putera.

Darling, there's a friend of yours from Bandung.

Oh.. what a surprise?

How are you?

- All well? - Yes... yes.

I was about to go back, because it was some other person who greeted me.

This is my wife Fatma and my son Guntur.

Finally you got a successor...

...your cry is blaring, like Guntur (Thunder).

This is Gatot, my friend from Banceuy and Sukamiskin Prison.

- Your legs are still strong? - Sure.

Please bring something to drink

Please...Please...

This is Wikana, my friend.

I always accompany Gatot when he's in Jakarta.

You mean he is your personal secretary, friend or what?

You know, the conditions now are different from before.

Japan trusts the local people to take overthe government...

...something that was never done by the Dutch.

Yes, but the consequences are...

...you are being accused as a collaborator...

- ...for selling your nation to Japan. - Are you accusing me?

I understand you always have reasons for everything that you do.

I always get in trouble because of the cynical attitude from the youth.

- I do this for our freedom. - Young blood, Bung.

You were also like them once...

...being cynical towards the elder generation.

You see, they will give us independence...

...something that was never given by Dutch.

Guntur...

Thank you.

You seem so happy now.

I can't lie to myself, I needed a child.

- What about your troops? - You are changing the topic.

PETA

THE NATIONAL PATRIOT

Embryo of the Indonesian national army.

Good.

But you know the consequences.

We will be labelled as Japanese... Damn.

So, what should I do to help?

I want you to convince the youth like Wikana and others to join PETA.

Because this is important, very important.

You are very good in capturing the peoples hearts, right?

Anything, Bung.

In order to help achieve Indonesian independence and freedom.

We would like you to participate in the PETA organization.

Your participation will help Dai Nippon to pursue our independence.

Outrageous! Outrageous!

They arrest our men just like that without any clear law.

At least the Dutch has their own law.

- Hatta! We need to talk. - I will speakto Sukarno.

I'm sure he is as angry as you are.

You take away the youth for PETA and ROMUSHA.

Its the same as selling our men to fascism.

Your actions will be cursed!

Recognation to PETA [ Indonesian National Patriot]

They will be the Indonesian army.

The patriots of this nation.

Indonesia has always being target.

This country is very strategic and rich.

There are only two choices for this country.

To be a big country due to independence...

...or become a slave and be used by ENGLAND, EUROPE, CHINA, JAPAN.

- Cheers! - Cheers!

Where are you going?

I'm sorry Father, Riwu cannot stay here any longer.

- Goodbye. - What's wrong with you?

Just read my letter.

L am going.

RIWU!!!

Since last week, he has been looking at lnggifs photo.

I felt like I was being compared to her.

Move! Move!

Come on Sukarno. Act...

Act as if your working.

Smile... work while smiling.

Smile...

Now move backwards. A little bit more.

Kneel!

Kneel down!

What's wrong with all of you?

Why do you act as if youre bigger than the prophets.

Changing the qibla direction as you wish.

Thafs such a idolatrous.

Kvam

lnAllah's name...

TRAITOR!

KILLER!

I am sorry to keep you waiting.

General Harada couldn't make it I was told to give this to you.

Its a letter from Kyoto...

...as a token of gratitude for helping Tenno Heika.

You have got the permission to hoist your national flag...

...and sing your national anthem.

This is for every island in Indonesia?

No, only Java.

Stand straight.

- Disperse. - Praise to Allah!

Hopefully this is the start of a good beginning forthem.

Why are you so concerned about them?

This country has given us so much.

Its reasonable to give them the best.

Besides, we are being pressured.

Please make sure Sukarno and Hatta are at my house tonight.

Got it!

Before Tenno Heika officially gives Indonesia its independence.

I suggest you should start the formation of the country.

I suggest a country in the form of Monarchy.

That way it would be easier for us to work together.

- Who will be the King? - You will be the King.

Hatta, you become the Prime Minister.

Can I discuss this with Hatta?

I do not agree with the Monarchy system.

This will go against the nationalism spirit...

...which I have built since PNI and Partindo.

Yes, thats right.

According to me, Indonesia could be in the form of a federation.

So, each island will have their own autonomy...

...to establish their own government system.

No, Bung.

I do not agree, there will be no unity within the nation.

Bung!

Indonesia, as you know, its made of different cultures...

“languages, traditions, religions.

The Geographic of every island is different.

Flores, differs from Aceh, same goes for Makasar...

...its different with Java.

So, on what basis do we bind them in one nation?

On the basis of having the same fate, as a nation which is colonised.

Gajah mada, had already tried to unite Nusantara through Palapa Oath.

Your reasoning isn't enough.

In the future this will create misunderstandings...

...and create conflict between areas.

We cannot decide this now, we have to form a committee...

...to discuss this matter.

I agree.

The Japanese have lost the battle against the Philippines, Bung Karno.

- So... - End yourties with the Japanese.

Before everything is ruined.

I have already formed an organization to work...

...and prepare for Indonesia's independence.

That's built by the Japanese not by our people.

We have to make our own organization.

Yes.

Be patient, what you are doing will create more confusion.

You are soared!

Who started the fight first?

Was sent to prison, exiled and was deprived of his people?

All of you go home and trust us.

This independence will be achieved by us safely.

- Remember! I want a safe independence. - Not massacre.

Too late.

Supriadi already did something first togetherwith PITA.

- For us, he's the hero. - Yes.

Good. Follow him.

We have decided to stop our support for you, Sukarno.

Go ahead. Do as you please.

We shall see who will proclaim lndonesias independence first.

Let's

I know...

You are not like what people accuse you of.

I will not disappoint my people and you.

Ducks walk together, eagles fly alone.

Tomorrow I will show everyone the real Sukarno.

Brothers and sisters, the majority of Indonesian citizens are Muslim.

It is appropriate if the foundation of Indonesia is Sharia (Islamic Law).

- Yes. - No.

- Yes. - No.

Muslim union.

Calm down!!

The Independence council to form the foundations of the country

Forthe last3 days, too many of us have made speeches.

But, no one has answered...

...the question from our leader, Dr. Radjiman.

What is the foundation of our country?

Here, allow me to answer your question.

What is the foundation of our country?

There are 5 principles...

ONE: THE NATIONALISM THAT UNITES US ASA NATION.

This country consists of many islands...

...many tribes and languages.

Just the sense of nationhood can unite us all.

The sense of nationhood that is not narrow...

...to not only to be concerned about their own benefits.

Welcome back, Bung Karno.

Gandhi once said:

" I'm a nationalist, but my nationalist is humanity".

Don't let us embrace...

...the kind of nationalism that isolates ourselves.

BUT THE KIND OF NATIONALISM THAT HONOURS

THE BROTHERHOOD OF THE WORLD.

THAT IS THE BASIS OF THE SECOND PRINCIPAL.

Humanity.

THE THIRD PRINCIPAL: ISAN AGREEMENT,

WHICH IS BASED ON DISCUSSION AND REPRESENTATION.

EVERY DISAGREEMENT THAT IS CREATED BYTHE FRICTION OF TRIBES,

CULTURES OR RELIGION.

Can be solved by discussion.

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We believe in God, ouroulture...

...and the spirit of a noble mind and character.

THESE ARE THE 5 BASIS OF OUR COUNTRY THAT I PROPOSE.

ACCORDING TO OUR FRIEND WHO ISAN EXPERT IN LANGUAGE,

WE CALL IT...

PANCASILA.

- Your speech was amazing. - Thank you.

Don't worry, Bung, don't worry about them anymore.

Sukarno and Hatta are my concern.

Please proceed with the meeting, make sure nobody finds out.

- Hi... Uncle. - Hi.. What are you studying?

- Aljabar, Uncle. - Language, Uncle.

- I have a photo Uncle. - I'll see it tomorrow.

Office of Marshal Terauci, The Highest Japanese Commander in SoutheastAsia

Congratulations.

What for?

Indonesia has been freed from the Japanese.

Indonesia... Independent'?

What do you mean by independence?

Is it independence for the whole nation?

- Sumatra, Sulawesi, Borneo... - Flores as well as New Guinea.

Congrats!

- Congratulations, Brother! - Congrats!

Congrats! Happy Independence day, brother.

Bung...

Whafs wrong with your lips?

- Whafs wrong, Bung? - You are smiling.

- Happy birthday, my friend. - How do you know?

12th of August, I memorized it here.

Actually, I have already prepared a present.

But it looks like...

Indonesia's independence is the best birthday present for your entire life.

Uncle, Sjahrir is outside.

Hiroshima and Nagasaki are bombed. Japan has been defeated.

We have to refuse the independence from Japan.

We have to proclaim independence by ourselves.

Japan has been defeated!

We have to give a good impression to the international world...

...that we did not get our independence from Japan.

Lefs proclaim it quickly.

I have to discuss about this first with Admiral Maeda!

- What for? - We have to make sure about it.

Sukarno, we have to break away from them!

- Japan is still strong here! - Japan has lost! Lost!

But they can still use their weapons, Sjahrir!

Enough! Enough!

There is no use for us to scream out our individual ego!

And it is not important if Japan has lost or not...

What is important now is that we can handle the situation...

...so that it is not chaotic so that there is no bloodshed.

Life that cannot be defended...

...does not need to be won.

Coward!

Come in.

Bung... Bung--

We immediately have to go to Sukarnds house.

- Now Bung...tonight... - Yes... right now.

All of you do not make sense!

We have already thought about this carefully...

...we have warrior pioneers, infact everything is ready.

If you give us the order...

...the whole of Jakarta will be burnt to the ground.

Thousands of armed forces will surround...

- ...and destroy the Japanese army. - No!!

Your strength is meaningless.

So you are still persistent to wait forthe courts decision tomorrow?

Yes, because that is the safest way.

What is it...

We are asking Hatta and Sukarno to quickly proclaim...

- ...the Independence of Indonesia. - That is right Bung, right away!

- No. - Why not? Are you soared?

We are not scared, but we do not want to be reckless.

Fine, if you are still like this...

- We will... - Will what?

Will do what'?

Here..my neck..cut it off now!

I mean...it isn't foryou.

Guntur didn't wake up, right?

What is this?

Bung Sjahrir... Bung Sjahrir...

Who has done this? Sjahrir?

- What happened? - They kidnapped Sukarno and Hatta.

What?

So, he's not here since this morning?

Yes Sir.

THE NATIONAL PATRIOT

- Take care of the two leaders. - Yes Sir!

Hey... hey...

- Avoid any bloodshed. - Yes Sir!

After you did something brutal and hasty...

...you want me to support your actions?

I won't do that!

From my action, you can see that...

...l am on a different page from Sukarno and Hatta.

But if you want the independence of Indonesia, bring them back.

But, our movement is supported by the head of PETA.

Bring them baokto Jakarta!

One thing you ought to know, one, two or even three Sjahrir's...

...won't be enough to replace them.

Bring them back! Now!

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Where are Bung Karno and Bung Hatta?

- What do you want? - Where are they?

What do you want? Do you want to shoot me?

Bung Hatta.

Soebardjo. How is the condition in Jakarta?

Nothing, there's no revolution in Jakarta.

So we have wasted a day for no reason.

The most important thing, the radio said...

...that Emperor Hirohito has given back sovereignty to the Allies.

Japan is finished.

Sjahrirwas right.

- So, let's go to Jakarta. - As soon as possible.

- We proclaim our independence... - You just shut up!

Marshall Terauchi said that the Indonesian independence...

...will be handed over on the 24th ofAugust.

Sorry...

I have carried out everthing that you asked for, help and...

Sorry Sir, all this is beyond our expectations.

Fine, if you don't want to help us, don't obstruct us...

...from proclaiming our independence.

- We are forced to stop it. - Why?

Your government has given us independence.

Dai Nippon has submitted his sovereignty to our allies.

Is that the promise of a Samurai?

If so, Indonesia will show Dai Nippon how to be a real samurai...

Stop___!g

Don't embarrass our country.

We have lost...

Accept this defeat honorably.

It's all in vain...

Sjahrir will laugh at me. Underestimating me.

- No, you are wrong. - You are always on his side.

It is true Sjahrir doesn't like your agitative attitude.

But he never underestimates you.

Behind his attitude that might be offensive sometimes...

...he agrees about one thing.

You can capture people's hearts.

Where as he...can't.

I want to ask you one thing.

What?

If Indonesia is freed from the oolonialiste...

...whether it is Japan, Netherlands Britain or even America...

Are you sure that you can lead...

...a country with seventy million people?

Do a fair national election, to choose the right leader?

Are you sure that we can fairly manage our wealth for the peoples welfare?

No differences and conflict between areas...

...tribes or even religions.

- Are you sure? - Sure!

Sure! lam one hundred peroentsure!

You are sure...we are capable?

We might not be able to do it hundred percent.

But there is something worth more in doing wrong...

...rather than hiding behind doubts.

Independence is not the final destination.

Independence is only the beginning.

We are the one's to start it.

After that, we will trust it to our children.

Yes, there might be a loser amongst them.

But a good leaderwill always appear in an unexpected situation.

If not the two of us...

...there must be someone else.

And even if we are not good leaders...

...let history cleanse our names.

Mr. Hatta, I will show you the promise of a samurai.

Indonesia doesn't have to teach us.

Please.

Carry on with yourwork, I will guarantee your safety.

Please...

Brothers, none of us have brought the proclamation manuscript...

...that we wrote before.

Your language is the best among us, you compose the manuscript.

- But you are the one who wrote it. - Yes, is there any paper?

Wait!

- Is there any paper? - Yes.

- Where is it? - I will find it.

Only this.

Yes Sir!

Bung Sjahrir...

Bung Sjahrir...

Come in.

Report, Sir. The proclamation has been written...

...and will be read laterat 10:00 a.m. In the morning.

- What date is it today? -16th,ehh... 17th August.

- Help spread this news. - Yes Sir!

Are you coming?

Yes Sir!

Latief Hendraningrat reporting. The people have gathered.

- Are you ready? - Has Hatta come?

Not yet.

I don't want to go out before Hatta comes.

Bung Hatta!

Are you ready?

Ready

Brothers and sisters...

I have asked you to gather here today...

...to witness an important event in our history.

For decades...

We Indonesians have fought for the independence of our land.

Also during the Japanese era...

...our efforts in achieving national independence...

Never stopped.

During the Japanese era, it looks like...

...we are surrendering ourselves to them.

But in reality we are still building our own power.

Now is the time, we take the fate of the nation and homeland...

...in our own hands.

Only those nations that are brave...

...to take their fate into their own hands...

...will be the strongest.

Brothers and sisters, with this, listen to our proclamation.

PROCLAMATION, WE THE PEOPLE OF INDONESIA

HEREBY DECLARE THE INDEPENDENCE OF INDONESIA.

MATTERS WHICH CONCERN THE TRANSFER OF POWER

AND OTHER THINGS WILL BE EXECUTED BY CAREFUL MEANS

AND IN THE SHORTEST POSSIBLE TIME.

JAKARTA, 17AUGUST 1945

IN THE NAME OF THE PEOPLE OF INDONESIA, SOEKARNO - HATTA.

Today, I have learned a lot from each incident that happened.

The effortto achieve individual victory, is a true defeat.

Independence will never be achieved that way.

I will take a note in my heart, for my children in the future.

For our Father...