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201416 minPGdoc-short

Digdaya Ing Bebaya

201416 minPGdoc-short

After the 2010 eruption of Mount Merapi, villagers in Glagaharjo returned to clean debris and rebuild their homes, refusing to relocate.

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B.W. Purbanegara

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After the 2010 eruption of Mount Merapi, villagers in Glagaharjo returned to clean debris and rebuild their homes, refusing to relocate.

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B.W. Purbanegara

B.W. Purbanegaradirector

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In Glagaharjo, villagers returned to their homes after the eruption of Mount Merapi in 2010. They cleaned the ash and debris, determined to rebuild their lives. Among them are a group of elderly women who work together to restore their daily routines. Their conversations reflect their commitment to their community and their shared experiences. The film captures their efforts and the bonds formed in the aftermath of the disaster.

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