Welcoming 2026, Heart Pictures Launches Three Cross Genre Films

Film Friends of Children with Dowa Juseyo and Black Coffee from Heart Pictures will enliven Indonesian cinemas in 2026. (Heart Pictures)

YOGYAKARTA - In 2026, the Indonesian cinema building will be enlivened by three films by Heart Pictures. Films with different genres, Dowa Juseyo (psychological horror), Black Coffee (romantic drama) and Sahabat Anak, family musical films.

Film from Heart Pictures is indeed different in appearance. However, these three films were born from the same vision, namely an effort to produce works that are close to human reality, respect culture, and open wider space for representation in Indonesian cinemas.

Jeremias Nyangoen's latest drama film has officially completed the shooting process and is now entering the post-final production stage. However, the film will certainly air in 2026.

Raising love, loss, and courage to survive, this film follows the journey of the blind couple from Gayo, Aceh. Onut and Rabiah, the disabled couple underwent the twists and turns of struggle and longing to have offspring.

"I want the audience to feel the silence, void, and strength of love that remains alive even within limitations," said Jeremias in the JAFF Market Visit Media at JEC, Yogyakarta, Tuesday, December 2, 2025.

The film, played by veteran actors Reza Rahadian and Sha Ine Febriyanti, offers intense, intimate, and emotional performance, feeling the world from the perspective of invisible characters. However, the audience will feel how communication is built through inner language, voice, touch, and silence.

The production process was carried out in Takengon, Aceh and Gayo coffee plantations, one of the most influential coffee areas in Indonesia. The location appears not only as a visual space, but as part of the character of the film itself.

The film also involves local actors such as Kabri Wali and Hafidz Al Mukthariza, to ensure the representation of Aceh culture built with authentic, relevant, and respectful. Black Coffee will explore the International Film Festival in mid-2026, before its release through the national and global cinema network as well as digital platforms.

Meanwhile, Dowa Juseyo's psychological horror film, starring Saskia Chadwick and Youtuber Kim Seo-young, is now entering a further development stage. This film combines elements of emotional investigation, South Korean culture, and sensitive social issues.

The story follows Tania, a student exchange student from Indonesia who one day connected to the spirit of Min Yong, a victim of sexual violence who died without justice.

Dowa Juseyo is not only a horror film, but also a drama with moral messages and provides a new touch for the horror genre in Indonesia, we want this film not only to feel anger and empathy, but also the warmth of a love," said Herty Purba, Executive Producer of Heart Pictures.

"We want this film not only to feel anger and empathy, but also the warmth of a love," he said.

The film was directed by Nur Muhammad Taufik and Sjahfasyat Bianca, two young directors with modern visual approaches and scripts with character psychology. The shooting location was carried out in Busan, South Korea, with a touch of urban aesthetics, traditions, and space

spiritual. In the promotion stage and prioritizing strong stories and visuals. In its distribution, one of the famous film production houses officially joins as a partner, bringing professional quality through the collaboration that will soon be announced.

We at Sinemaku Pictures are very happy to be able to support the film Dowa Juseyo. The common thread that this film wants to convey is strong in conjunction with our vision. The issues raised are also important because it bridges Korean and Indonesian culture, but still can

understood through a universal language, said Vontian Suwandi, Business Development Sinemaku Pictures, at Booth Heart Pictures, JAFF Market.

For us, this film is not just a work, but also a medium that conveys meaningful messages. We hope that Dowa Juseyo can be well received and achieve success," he said further.

Meanwhile, the film Sahabat Anak, will be a brighter face in this series of projects. Inspired by Kak Seto's journey and dedication in fighting for the rights of Indonesian children, this film is designed as a fun and deep family spectacle.

Directed by Irham Acho Bahtiar, this film combines musical elements, dramas, and the foundation of child psychologists. Songs that are prepared become emotional bridges between characters, audiences, and light film messages to the ears, but remain strong.

The film stars Odd Ditto as young Kak Seto and Lutesha as Dela, as well as the ranks of child actors. The musical format was chosen for the film so that deep messages can be accepted in a warm, easy to remember and touch across generations.

For me, children are the future of the nation, this film is not just entertainment, but also an invitation to hear children's voices and celebrate their existence. I hope that Friends of Children can become a space that presents Indonesian children and families with warmth, courage, and confidence for young viewers," said Kak Seto.