Directing, screenwriting, and editing as personal projects, and exhibiting at a solo exhibition in 2023.

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The video unfolds in three parts:

1. It explores the strained dynamic between religious parents and their rebellious daughter. The oppressive pressure to adhere to a notion of purity drives the daughter to rebelliously mock the very rules imposed upon her.

2. An interfaith couple clashes with religious parents seeking blessings. Faced with familial disapproval, the couple decides to elope, emphasizing the powerful impact of love against religious constraints.

3. The harsh reality of a gay couple grappling with a homophobic society. Subjected to misguided attempts at "curing" homosexuality through religious methods like exorcism and pasung (seclusion and restraint of individuals with mental illness within their homes), they endure immense suffering, leading to one partner tragically taking their own life.

 

The video serves as a commentary and observation on the impact of religious expectations and the devastating consequences of societal prejudices.