# Indonesian film Ibuku at Busan International Film Festival

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/indonesian-film-ibuku-at-busan-international-film-festival
> Updated: 2026-10-16T01:44:45.000Z. Sources: 5. Developments: 2.

The Indonesian film ‘Ibuku’, directed by Eddie Cahyono, was initially selected for the competition lineup at the Busan International Film Festival. The film, a co-production between Indonesia and Japan, follows the story of a widow in a Javanese village and explores themes regarding Indonesian migrant workers.

Following its inclusion in the festival’s Main Competition, Cahyono won the Special Jury Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival. Cahyono noted that the project had been in development since it was presented at the Asian Project Market 11 years prior.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-16: Eddie Cahyono wins Special Jury Award at Busan Film Festival

Indonesian director Eddie Cahyono won the Special Jury Award at the 31st Busan International Film Festival for his film ‘Ibuku’ (My Mother), starring Christine Hakim.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/eddie-cahyono-wins-special-jury-award-at-busan-film-festival

### 2026-09-17: Film Ibuku selected for Busan International Film Festival competition

Eddie Cahyono’s film ‘Ibuku’, starring Christine Hakim, has been selected for the Busan International Film Festival and secured global sales rights via Asian Shadows.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/film-ibuku-selected-for-busan-international-film-festival-competition

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