Well-known actor Reza Rahadian will return to the big screen in ‘Pangku’ movie. Unlike before, this time he will be behind the scenes as the director. What will it be like?
Behind-the-camera Reza Rahadian
Reza Rahadian will made his directoral debut with ‘Pangku’. This drama movie was adapted from a script written by Reza and Felix K. Nesi. Alongside Felix, Reza also brought in cinematographer Teoh Gay Hian, to strengthen the picture execution.
‘Pangku’ tells a story of Sartika (Claresta Taufan), a young woman who is pregnant. She leaves her hometown to change both her and the upcoming baby fate. Sartika eventually travels to Pantura and works as a coffee waitress.
”Unfortunately, Sartika was not hired just to serve coffee as usual. She had to do other jobs that should not have been done by a waitress. Until she met Hadi (Fedi Nuril), a truck driver who stopped by at the coffee stall.”
The main plot of ‘Pangku’ actually was inspired by the real coffee stalls along the Pantura route. These stalls are often used as a place for truck drivers passing by to have sexual services. This is why the term ‘Kopi Pangku’ was created, which means drinking coffee while sitting on the waitress lap.
Four awards in Busan International Film Festival
Before hitting theaters, ‘Pangku’ participated in the Busan International Film Festival, from September 17 to September 26, 2025, at the Busan Cinema Center. ‘Pangku’ then won four awards after being screened at the festival. Such appreciation for Reza Rahadian’s drama film certainly indicates that this movie is gonna be special.
What’s more, the casts lineup quality is also undeniable. We’ll see Fedi Nuril, who is often mentioned as a ‘million view-guarantee’ actor, role-playing with legendary Christine Hakim, who will play the antagonist. Besides that, the compelling inner struggle of the main lead is portrayed perfectly by rising star Claresta Taufan.
”Pangku is set to premiere in all theatres on November 6, 2025. Are you ready to see Reza Rahadian’s magic on the big screen soon?”