Original subtitles

Today, thousands of laborers from Jakarta, Bogor, Tangerang, and Bekasi

will hold a demonstration to refuse the fuel price hike

and to demand an increase in the provincial minimum wage.

There will be a huge turnout at Hotel Indonesia Roundabout.

According to our correspondent, the laborers attending are expected to be

2,000 people from Bogor, 500 people from Karawang,

5,000 people from Bekasi, and 200 people from Depok.

They demand that the government cut fuel prices

and increase the minimum wage.

The laborers also demand…

Aren't they tired of demonstrating?

Gosh.

…the 2014 Labor Law Article 231

about wage suspension.

Meanwhile,

the demonstration will start at 11:00 a.m.

The laborers will only be holding speeches.

To secure the situation, the police deployed…

The value of the rupiah weakens and is decreasing rapidly.

From 2,450 rupiahs against the US dollar

in June 1997,

it has decreased to 13,513 rupiahs

at the end of January 1999.

In February 1998,

President Suharto fired the governor of Bank Indonesia.

And today, March 10, 1998,

President Suharto was inaugurated in Parliament House

to become the President of the Republic of Indonesia,

and they continued with the inauguration of the Cabinet of Pembangunan.

Raise your hand if you want reform!

The students start criticizing the government's policy.

The parliament and the inauguration of the Cabinet of Pembangunan…

Raise your hand if you want reformation!

Quiet!

Sir, the problem is we don't believe them anymore.

Right!

The government only made promises.

Right!

And I think this debate is just an attempt to buy time.

True!

The government is lying!

He is the eternal president. The ministers are his family!

True!

Your aspiration will be our consideration.

No need, sir!

Impossible!

Our attempt to debate is futile.

We'll be down on the street!

Right!

Reformation!

Reformation!

Reformation until death!

Reformation!

Reformation until death!

Reformation!

Come here.

Ma'am.

-What? -This is so little.

It's not enough for me.

Don't whine.

As if you have a lot of money.

-Go away. -Here.

Ma'am, why is this so little?

I've been waiting for so long.

Here.

-This has been rationed. -Yes.

Hey, listen to me, ladies.

There is no stock from the government. Period.

Go home, all of you. Go away, all of you.

Go away.

Hey, beware of the train!

PRESIDENTIAL PALACE KITCHEN

Ma'am.

Why do you get away with so much? Because you're pregnant?

When I was pregnant, it wasn't like this.

Let me feel your baby.

She's calling my name.

More work, less talk.

Salma.

Sorry, sir.

Sir, don't be so upset. My child will cry inside my belly.

Stop messing around. Hurry up. The guests will arrive shortly.

Saiton.

Is everything as requested?

-Yes. -Okay. Hurry up.

Jack, did you see Daniel?

-I didn't see him. -Okay.

Thank you.

-Where did you buy it? -Next to Ahong's store.

Is it good?

-It suits you. Where's my key? -Oh yeah.

Here. If you're coming home late, don't knock so loud.

-It's noisy! -Thank you.

Hey, Diana.

Lusi.

-How are you? -Fine.

-How about you? -I'm fine.

-Your girlfriend is here. -Yeah.

-Look, isn't it neat? -Yeah.

Don't be silly. Go home.

Come on.

I'm going home. He told me to.

-He wants to be with you. -Bye.

Okay. Besides, I don't want to bother you guys.

Okay then, I'm going now.

-Bye. -Be careful.

-Bye, Lusi. -Bye.

Bye.

Why are you always like that?

What do you mean?

You always leave without a word. You left just like that.

-Why? -I'm tired.

It was getting heated.

I joined this movement because I believe in its spirit.

But when it starts to get tense,

I don't like it.

But you should've told me if you wanted to leave.

I just came here.

You're so annoying.

If I'm so annoying, why do you stick with me?

Why?

If I'm annoying, why do you want to be with me?

Answer me.

You always pout as if it's permanent.

I'm not able to leave a beautiful girl like you.

The guys here will start flirting with you.

I'll see you soon.

Where are you going?

Come on, ladies and gentlemen.

We have goods on sale here.

Take a look.

A special price for you.

Take a look at the electronics.

There are some new products, like televisions…

What's wrong, son?

Do you want some new clothes?

A football jersey?

Yes?

Okay.

Let's hope I make a lot of money to buy it.

Okay?

We were almost late to change it earlier.

-Yes. -Please help us.

Okay, sir.

What are you trying to make?

It's special.

Oh.

Scrambled eggs?

Why is it special?

It's special because it is made with love.

Love?

Let's try these scrambled eggs made with love.

Have a drink.

Is it too salty?

It's delicious. Try it.

It's because you made it.

It's good, right?

It tastes like anchovies.

-Peace be upon you. -And you too.

Diana, why are you home so late?

You had afternoon classes?

No, Sis.

Then why are you home so late?

I had some regular activities at the campus.

Aren't you tired of demonstrating?

If we don't, then who will do something about it?

Di, it won't be good if our neighbors or family find out about this.

You know that I work in the palace

and your brother is in the army.

Do you think it's right to have a sister who joins the demonstration?

It's not ethical.

Do you think it's a sin to demonstrate?

If something's not right, we have to fix it, sis.

If it's wrong of me to tell the truth,

who is the right person to tell the truth?

You speak like an uneducated person.

I was taught to tell the truth, Brother.

Diana, respect your brother.

Di, eat your dinner.

Diana.

I'm full, Sis.

Reformation!

Reformation!

Reformation!

Reformation!

-Reformation! -Reformation!

My friends, we're being lied to.

The government increases prices arbitrarily,

and we are detained on this campus.

-Are we going to do nothing about it? -No!

-Are we going to do nothing about it? -No!

We agreed to do the demonstration inside the campus.

We've done what they asked,

but they're not doing what we're asking.

They don't give a shit about our aspirations.

Now, we're getting tired.

We, the next generation of Indonesia,

the students of Indonesia,

-we have to do something! -Are you still mad at your brother?

Starting now,

starting this second, we're going to be on the road!

-Reformation! -Reformation!

Di.

Di.

Sis, I don't feel like talking about it.

Di, listen to me.

You shouldn't do that.

Why? Because my brother is in the army?

Or because my sister works at the palace?

Sis, I'm a grown woman.

You don't need to lecture me.

Just because I'm younger, I have to do everything you say?

Just because we're common people, we have to obey the government?

It's not like that, right?

Even an ant will bite you if you step on it.

-Peace be upon you. -And you too.

That's why that pair of boots has to step on it.

Di.

Di, because of these boots, you can go to college.

You're just a child.

So what if I'm just a child?

Do you have a problem?

Don't you remember?

Mom got sick and died because you left the house.

Don't mention that again.

Di!

Niel, come on!

Let me say hello.

You don't have to. Come on.

-Di? -Come on!

Diana.

Where is she going?

I don't know. She already left.

Get some rest. I'll keep an eye on the campus.

-Promise? -Yes.

MAY 9, 1998

Despite a heated debate on the President's plans to go overseas,

this morning, on May 9,

President Suharto decided to go to Cairo

to attend the G15 Summit Conference for developing countries.

MAY 12, 1998

-What's this? -Just wear it.

Come on.

The scarf is not important. The heart is.

My friends, we'll begin the walk now.

Please keep in an orderly line.

-Good afternoon. -Good afternoon.

Salute!

At ease.

-Please take a seat. -Yes, sir.

Thee country…

From the previous demonstrations,

we've concluded

that complementary tactical moves work very well.

SUHARTO FALL

Thank you to the army.

With their troops, they had the Medan situation under control.

There should be no other victims.

We promise

Thee country

We devote

Thee country

We serve

For you

Our body

And country's soul

My friends, we're from the peace movement.

We demand a new Indonesia.

-Reformation. -Look.

Maybe it's a celebration for the army.

Who agrees that Suharto needs to step down?

Step down!

Who's with me?

Sit down. Wait here.

We can eat when they start to distribute the food.

For lunch. Okay?

Happy birthday, sir!

My friends, this doesn't make any sense.

Prices have soared.

If we can't afford meat,

we still can eat vegetables.

If we can't afford vegetables,

we still can eat rice with salt.

But if we can't afford rice,

what else can we eat?

We need to get Suharto to step down.

That's the only way

to obtain our freedom.

Reformation is needed!

Who agrees that Suharto needs to step down?

We agree!

-Who agrees? -Agree!

-Reformation! -Reformation!

-Reformation! -Reformation!

-Reformation! -Reformation!

We'll continue tomorrow.

Okay, my friends, we have to be patient.

We wait for the decision.

We'll continue some more tomorrow

so our voices will be heard by the government.

Interloper!

-Interloper! -Get him!

Today, May 12, 1998,

students of Trisakti held a peaceful movement.

This movement ended in clashes between students and the authorities.

There is still no information about the cause of the incident.

The incident has taken its toll on the students' side.

We're continuing with our investigations,

but until now, we have no information on the victims.

Salma.

Salma.

Ma'am.

Take it easy, okay?

Take a deep breath. Easy.

Don't let it be contractions.

-What's wrong? -Nothing.

-Please get her some water. -Okay.

It's okay.

Everything will be fine.

Ma'am.

What's going on?

It's under control, sir,

but Salma's sister…

I need to go to Trisakti.

You can't, Salma.

My sister is there.

You can't. Trisakti is not safe.

I made a decision.

For your safety, the staff will stay here tonight.

Remember, Salma, you're pregnant.

Have a drink.

-Hello. -Yes, hello.

-Salma? -Honey, where are you?

I'm still at the base.

Are you okay?

Yes, I'm fine.

I saw the news on TV. Have you heard from Diana?

Honey, please find her.

Keep her safe.

Please find her, okay?

-Promise? -Evening.

I promise.

Let's pray.

Hope the commander's sister is fine.

Hopefully.

Check everywhere. Don't let anyone escape.

-Thank you. -You're welcome.

It hurts.

It really hurts. I don't know why.

Hang on, everyone.

Hang on.

It hurts.

What is it?

The army is approaching.

It's still crowded. Don't go out yet.

-Hey, come out! -Get down.

-They are still here. How's your leg? -It hurts.

In a regretful tragedy,

there were victims.

They are

Elang Mulia Lesmana,

Faculty of Architecture 1996,

Alan Mulyadi,

Faculty of Economy 1996,

and Heri Heriyanto,

from the Faculty of Culture.

Four students were victims

of the shooting incident at Trisakti University.

They were sent to Sumber Waras Hospital,

and their memorial service will be held at Tanah Kusir cemetery this afternoon.

The students will escort them from Trisakti University.

Ma'am?

Watching the news will make you tired.

Just take it easy, okay?

It's not good for your child.

If the mom is anxious,

the baby will feel it.

Be calm. Be patient.

But I'm worried about the news.

Your sister will be all right.

I need to find Diana.

I'm sorry, but the meal is ready.

Yes. Please take it there. I'll catch up later.

Okay. Thank you, ma'am.

You can't be there.

Besides, Diana will come home.

She won't go home.

She's really mad at Bagus.

You shouldn't judge her prematurely.

Have a drink.

Pull yourself together.

Everything will be fine.

Wait a minute. Don't go anywhere.

Ma'am.

What should I do?

It's done!

-Oh my God. -Sir?

Ladies.

-Sorry, you have to get off here. -Why?

-What's wrong? -There's a commotion in front of us.

Do you want to work or not?

You don't have to pay. Just get off.

PROPERTY OF INDONESIA

Fine. Wait here.

I'll try to find some crackers for the noodles.

Noodles with crackers.

Watch the noodles, okay?

Noodles with crackers.

You're unbelievable. My stop is still a long way to go.

Sir, my stop is still far away.

-What is it? -Unbelievable.

Hey!

Hey, what happened? Why is it so crowded?

Hey, finish it!

Let's hide! Come on!

Let's hide!

Go home!

Let's go up!

Hey! Stop!

Mom!

-Don't! -Mind your own business!

-Step back! -No!

Dad! Mom!

Please don't!

Mom! Dad!

Oh my God.

Oh my God.

Run!

I don't get it. The commotion is spreading really fast.

Everything is happening at the same time.

Where's the army?

They're supposed to do something about this.

I received a report that there was fire everywhere.

I'm sorry, sir,

but I have a suggestion.

What is it?

You should be doing something as the commander of the army, sir.

You must be kidding.

I can't disregard the President.

I know, but when the President is out of the country, the Vice President--

I know, Sintong.

Are there other options?

Okay, sir. I will contact Mr. Sa'adilah Mursyid.

Hopefully, he can get direct advice from the President.

How is it possible?

It's the office, right?

How can no one know where Salma is?

Is that so?

All right. Okay.

Thank you.

I, the Vice President of Indonesia,

hereby declare my profound concern

over what happened today.

I advise the public to resist

and to help secure Jakarta's situation.

MAY 14, 1998

The commotion that's been happening in Jakarta over the last two days

gradually subsided.

This has made the situation more conducive since security forces were in place.

That's all we can conclude from the location.

Go away! Everyone, go!

Hey, go away!

Get away from here! Go away!

Everyone, go away!

Go away!

If I shoot, am I going to jail?

Go away, sir!

Easy, Commander.

Go away, sir!

-Easy, Commander. -Go home! Go!

-Easy, Commander. -Go home!

Go away, sir!

WELCOME

Are there additional troops?

Yes.

They want the situation under control when the president gets back from Cairo.

Dad? Lusi?

Dad!

Dad! Lusi!

Dad!

Dad! Lusi!

Dad!

Dad!

Lusi!

Dad!

Lusi!

EXPEL THOSE CHINESE PEOPLE! DAMMIT!

Am I a sinner?

Niel, don't say that!

-Dad! -Niel.

-Niel, you can't say that. -Go home!

Diana, go home!

-Go home! -I don't know where to go!

Find your family! I'll find mine! Go home!

Dad.

Let's go.

Hurry up!

MAY 15, 1998 HALIM PERDANAKUSUMA AIRPORT

At least 500 business units have fallen in Jakarta.

The effect is massive.

The economy is down from one side to another.

Banking has been inactive for the last two days.

BI can't do clearing, sir.

Although there was a lot of damage in Pertamina,

we are certain that our fuel stock is enough for the people.

Please consider this, Commander. It's about my family.

Your family?

Do you think I have no family?

I also have children and a wife.

You're aware of the risks of being in the army, right?

Yes, sir.

But my wife will give birth soon, Commander.

Do you know?

I have four children.

I wasn't there for any of their births.

Can I protest to my commander?

Get back to the troops!

Long live reformation!

HARMOKO - THE HEAD OF PARLIAMENT

Long live reformation!

Today, May 13, 1998,

all members of the Student Association from all over Jakarta

gather at the entrance of Parliament House to meet with parliament.

Their main goal is to get Suharto to resign.

REFORMATION

Don't make it more complicated, sir.

We need to see Mr. Harmoko.

Right!

Most importantly, you've made your aspirations clear.

The people have lost their trust in the government.

Everyone's panicking and violent.…

Look, the students were shot at,

and there was commotion everywhere.

Right!

We understand.

And we support all of you.

This proves that Suharto is out of control.

We want Suharto to step down,

and Mr. Harmoko, as the head of parliament,

has to meet us.

If he can't,

we'll stay here until he does.

-Agree? -Agree!

Step down, Suharto!

Suharto must step down now!

Sir.

It's called a political dead end.

-Dead end. -I know.

No one wants to give in. Both sides are hardheaded.

But our job is to send the aspiration.

Yes, sir.

We need to end this.

Yes, sir.

After holding a meeting,

parliament made a decision

on the current situation of our nation,

considering people's aspirations about reformation.

To respond to this kind of situation,

parliament, the chief, and representatives

hoping for the strength and unity of the country

suggest

that the president resign.

Parliament asked the people to be calm,

to control themselves,

to keep the unity and our nation's strength,

and to keep peace and order

for everything to be better soon.

PARLIAMENT HOUSE

Troops, come down!

Line up. Come on!

-Troops, ready! -Ready!

-Everything's ready? -Yes.

You see the result?

Bro!

The student representatives at the Parliament House say

they're staying there.

I heard there will be additional troops.

-Seriously? -I'm serious.

I'm afraid something will happen to them.

-Me too. -Okay. How about this.

Contact all the students.

We gather tomorrow morning.

We have to help them.

Call all Student Associations from all the universities.

-We'll go there tomorrow. -Okay.

Don't be late. If we're late, everything will be ruined.

Stop!

Where are you going?

-Check it! -Okay.

Are you Indonesian or Chinese?

-Why are you going this way? -I always go this way.

Where are you going?

Okay, you can go.

Who's there? Chinese?

-Chase that Chinese. -Right.

Catch him!

Don't run!

Don't run! Catch him!

Don't run!

MAY 19, 1998

Come down. You're safe here.

Come on. It's okay.

They have good staff there. Come on, Brother.

Where are we, sir?

It's a refugee camp.

There is an information desk if you're looking for someone.

NJUN SHIN, 50 YEARS OLD

-Thank you, sir. -Okay.

I'm sorry, Dad!

I'm sorry.

Brother.

Lusi, I'm sorry.

Our house, Brother…

Why do they hate us so much?

Why, Brother?

New Order, weak order

Parliament are idiots

Dare not to speak Can only fart

You clown! Clown! Clown!

Sir, many people questioned our statement yesterday.

I know.

We're going to make it official today.

The one you made yesterday came from all fractions,

including Mr. Syarwan.

I've told you, right?

Yes, sir, but maybe--

It's called Pro Bono Publico.

Official. Just what the people wanted.

Destroy the oppressive regime

Fight! Fight! Fight and win!

We want Suharto to step down now.

Destroy the oppressive regime

Fight! Fight! Fight and win!

Commander, she's very loud.

She's my sister-in-law.

Fight! Fight! Fight and win!

Destroy the oppressive regime

This is the man.

Now we go forward facing you, sir.

Shoot us if you dare!

Come on!

Calm down, Commander.

I bet it's very convenient to be a soldier.

You can bring your gun anywhere.

If you don't like it, punch. If they don't obey, shoot!

You always leave your wife,

whether she's pregnant or not.

Does a soldier have a heart?

Is it even possible?

When you receive orders, you leave your wife.

Career is number one. Right, Brother?

Career is always number one!

Yes, I'm wrong!

Do you think I don't want to be home?

Do you think it's easy to be a soldier?

Is that what you want to hear?

Are you happy?

Are you happy now?

Step back!

It's the turning point, Mr. Syarwan.

We do our job.

We don't want more victims.

Then what about them?

Let's welcome them.

LABORERS DEMAND SUHARTO STEP DOWN

SUHARTO AND CRONIES GO TO HELL

Thank you for your aspirations.

Apparently, with this situation,

it's clear that

you want me to resign.

But in this situation,

there is something to be underlined.

If I quit right now,

do you really think it will get better?

DIRECTOR OF PARAMADINA

Here's the thing, sir.

There might be some decisions that logically make no sense at all,

but politically, it's really strategic.

It's hard, sir.

I give up being the president.

Sir, the President is making a statement on television.

There was no notice.

Now, if my resignation

is accepted constitutionally,

I need to give my mandate to the Vice President.

In that case,

do you think it's the answer and a guarantee

to avoid more problems?

What if they ask the Vice President to resign too?

If this continues and it becomes a precedent,

it will have an adverse effect on the state, nation, and society.

Our state and nation will be in turmoil.

Someone said, honestly, in Javanese,

"Not being a president is not going to kill you."

Breaking news.

The body of an unknown man was found in…

Otherwise, he will not step down.

It's nice to be Suharto. He's wealthy.

When will I be like him?

Never.

All you do is eat and sleep.

Good afternoon, listeners of Trijaya FM. Now, I'm…

Pray, Gus.

I hope your wife is fine.

Yeah.

I hope so.

Is there any news from Bina Graha?

Not yet.

There's no way it's about your wife all day.

-Is it shared already? -Yeah, it is.

-Thank you. -Okay.

Aris, I need four of those.

Please.

Is it enough?

-Thank you. -Okay.

Brother.

Thank you.

You mean it?

Di, sit here.

-Brother. -Yes?

I'm so sorry.

Me too, Di.

I'm sorry too.

Hello.

Yes, Ma'am. I called you yesterday.

I reported a missing person.

Her name is Salma.

The truth is, I agree with what you're fighting for.

But next time, do it properly.

We have to find Salma.

We'll find her.

And with this statement, with the spirit of reformation,

I ask all the people

to celebrate the reformation

by joining us in Monas.

Come and celebrate the reformation

with the one million others there.

Thank you.

Rahman!

Yes, sir!

Get group 578 ready. We're moving.

Yes, sir.

-Troops, ready! -Ready!

-Brother. -Di.

I'm moving again.

Diana, listen to me.

Go home.

If there's something important, I'll call you.

Okay?

Commander!

Be careful. Don't go to Monas tomorrow.

Don't go to Monas.

-Okay? Be careful. -Okay.

Go home.

Down! Charge!

Yes.

Oh my God.

-Good evening. -Yes, sir.

-Can I ask you a question? -Yes, sir?

Are there instructions from your commander?

Wait a minute, sir. I'll talk to my commander.

Commander!

-Good evening. -Good evening, sir.

Are there instructions from your commander?

Any special instructions?

Not yet, sir. We're on stand by for tomorrow.

Okay, thank you. If you'll excuse me.

Commander, who is that?

It looks like Amien Rais.

-Wi, is that Amien Rais? -Yes.

-Really? -Yeah.

Good morning to all the people of Indonesia.

This morning, May 20, 1998, Amien Rais from Muhammadiyah

canceled the reformation celebration…

Have a coffee. Relax.

…to enter a new dawn of our nation in Monas…

It's rare to see so many troops in this eased atmosphere.

Your prayer last night has been answered.

Don't mock me.

You should be happy

we don't have to clash against our people.

It is just a suggestion, Gus. Since the situation is under control,

try again.

Ask for permission.

Why?

Giving up already?

No way, man.

I'm not in the mood to banter.

I'm confused.

Long live, Mr. Amien!

Mr. Harto, listen to our voice here,

representing all the students and the people of Indonesia.

Mr. Harto, if you look to the front,

the students and the people ask you to resign.

If you look up to the sky,

there is a strong signal that tells you to step down.

And if you look down,

the ground has been waiting for you.

Reformation!

Reformation until death!

I think the Cabinet of Reformation has been done.

We just need to contact the people inside.

What date is next Saturday?

-Twenty-three? -Yes.

I will invite all members of parliament.

Right, sir. They've been waiting a long time for that invitation.

Because, on that day,

you will hear what the real aspiration is.

I will resign on Saturday.

Then,

what about me as Vice president, sir?

We'll see about that.

It could be this Saturday or Monday

or maybe next month.

But it's clear that you are going to be the next president.

There's not much time left.

Do your job.

Yes, sir.

REPUBLIC OF INDONESIA DEAR MR. PRESIDENT

SUBJECT: ESTABLISHMENT OF THE NEW CABINET

So,

your decision is final?

Yes, sir.

Those 14 people are not only resigning from the Cabinet of Pembangunan,

but they are also refusing to join the Cabinet of Reformation.

Okay, then.

We need to tell the President.

I think so.

If you'll excuse us.

All of them?

Yes, sir.

All right.

Well, then, it's time.

Sorry, sir. There's a call from Cendana.

Okay, thank you.

Yes?

What?

Why so sudden? Why didn't you tell me?

Yes. Thank you.

I GIVE UP BEING PRESIDENT

CENDANA, MAY 21, 1998

Dad?

Are you ready?

Your kopiah, Dad.

Ma'am.

-Ma'am. -Why?

My stomach hurts.

Breathe. Easy.

-Yeah, like that. Breathe. -I can't.

-I can't. It really hurts. -Breathe.

Ma'am.

Sir, please.

I want to see Mr. President in private. Can I?

Yes, you can. I'll tell the President.

-Please wait here for a minute, sir. -Okay.

An emergency patient just came in.

Please examine her.

That's our official statement,

from May 18, 1998,

yesterday.

Is there anything else?

No, sir.

Okay, please prepare for surgery.

-We'll do a C-section now. -Okay, Doctor.

In the name of Allah, the Most Beneficent, the Most Merciful,

to all the people of Indonesia,

peace be upon you.

And upon you too.

For the last few weeks,

I carefully observed

the progress of our nation.

Mainly, the people's aspirations to do a reformation

in every sector of the nation and state.

Based on my understanding of those aspirations

and my faith that the reformation

must be done orderly, peaceful, and constitutional,

to maintain the unity of our nation

and the continuity of our country's development,

I'm forming

a committee of reformation

and a change in cabinet members.

However,

since

the Committee of Reformation

will not happen

without the response to start the development of the committee

and with my willingness to do the reformation as good as possible,

I've decided that with the absence of a reformation committee,

the change in Cabinet of Pembangunan

will not be needed.

And according to that, I think

it will be hard for me

to carry out the duties of state government

and development properly.

And after evaluating

the opinion of parliament

and the head of each fraction,

I've decided

to announce my resignation

as the President

of the Republic of Indonesia,

effective today,

Thursday,

May 21, 1998.

My resignation as the President of the Republic of Indonesia

is stated in front of the parliament

of the Republic of Indonesia,

who is also the leader of the People's Consultative Assembly.

In accordance with Article 8 of the 1945 Constitution,

the Vice President…

Today, May 21, 1998,

marks the student movement

that strives for change in our nation.

President Suharto, this morning, in the palace, resigned from his throne

in front of the parliament and the High Court.

According to UUD 1945, Article 8,

the position is given to the Vice President, Mr. B.J. Habibie.

Right now,

the students are celebrating

in front of the House of Parliament.

Their objection to bringing down the New Order Regime finally succeeded.

The reformation in Indonesia has just begun.

Thank God, our struggles have not been in vain.

Cheers and be happy Everyone be happy

Our country is free now Freedom for Indonesia

Freedom for Indonesia

Ma'am, sorry, there's a call for you.

Who is it?

It's urgent, ma'am.

It's about Salma.

Sir, I want to see my brother. His name is Bagus.

-It's important. -Follow me.

Thank you, sir.

Ma'am, where is the surgery?

Just go straight and turn left.

-Thank you. -Thank you, nurse.

-Come on, Brother! Hurry up! -Just a minute.

Ma'am, excuse me. Is Salma inside?

Pardon me, but who are you?

I'm her husband.

She delivered the baby safely, and she's inside now.

-Thank you. -Thank you, nurse.

Sis, I'm sorry.

I'm so sorry.

It's nobody's fault, Di.

Don't cry.

Excuse me.

Can we talk?

Okay.

Excuse me.

Honey.

Yudistira Putra Bagus.

Son.

Come on. Race with me.

What was Dad's last wish?

Dad once told me

that when he died,

he wanted us to spread his ashes here.

He wants to rest in the place he was born.

You can go home without me.

What about you?

I have something to do. Okay?

Take this pot. Just put it in the hotel.

-Put it in your room. Okay? -All right.

-Be careful, Brother. -Okay. Bye.

Little star in the blue sky

Be careful. Don't forget to do your homework.

Go play over there.

Do you know how I felt when you left me?

Life is not as beautiful as we want it to be, Di.

If I had a choice,

I would never have left Jakarta.

But now, I see you're fine. I'm happy.

If I may ask, Di.

Why a kindergarten teacher?

Maybe, on the one hand,

I feel that our struggle back then failed somehow.

On the other hand, I learned to be more realistic.

I only have the spirit.

That's why I teach.

I want to make a change in their generation.

I need to make an effort.

PEACE REFORMATION

But most important is the heart, right?

I'm happy to see you as eager as you were back then.

I think your wish to change those kids

will eventually come true.

Children are a mandate, Niel.

God mandated me to look after them.

My child is also around their age.

Yeah, that's my child.

-Just one? -Yes.

-What about you? -I have two children. A boy and a girl.

A happy family.

My husband is a cop.

THE PEOPLE'S MOVEMENT IS NOT CAUSED BY THE LEADER'S MOVE,

BUT THE LEADER'S MOVE IS BECAUSE OF THE MOVEMENT.

THIS MOVIE IS FICTITIOUS

BASED ON THE EVENTS OF MAY 1998

IT'S DEDICATED TO ALL INDONESIANS

WHO FOUGHT TO MAKE REFORMATION HAPPEN

AND TO THOSE WHO STILL FIGHT FOR IT.