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202025 minPGdocumentary

Rabiah & Mimi

202025 minPGdocumentary

265 million people live across more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia, facing significant challenges in accessing adequate healthcare.

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265 million people live across more than 17,000 islands in Indonesia, facing significant challenges in accessing adequate healthcare.

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Arfan Sabran

Arfan Sabrandirector

Arfan Sabran

Arfan Sabranwriter

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Rabiah and Mimi live in the remote islands of the Flores Sea in Indonesia. They work tirelessly to provide healthcare in a region where access is limited. Indonesia has 265 million people spread across more than 17,000 islands, making healthcare management a significant challenge. The film details the struggles faced by this family as they navigate the difficulties of delivering medical services in a system that often overlooks the needs of its citizens.

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