Rumah Ketigaku (My Third Home)

An Indonesian domestic worker in Hong Kong facing the heartbreak of separation from her family and the challenges of a labor dispute, finds solace and solidarity in a migrant shelter.

Directed by: Francis Catedral
Produced by: Lydia Catedral, Sringatin, Daniel Anugerah, Joyous Prim, Sonia Wong
Language: Bahasa, Sasak with English Subtitles
Runtime: 21 minutes

IG: @rumahketigaku

Produced under the Story Fellowship from BEBESEA in collaboration with New Naratif.

Synopsis:

Yuliani, an Indonesian domestic worker, resides in Hong Kong's Bethune House, a shelter for migrant workers, after being unjustly terminated due to illness. Through intimate phone calls with her children, candid reflections on her struggles, and emotional court preparations, Ruma Ketigaku (My Third Home) paints a poignant portrait of resilience and hope amidst adversity. As Yuliani confronts the complexities of a labor case, the film highlights the strength found in community, the weight of familial bonds, and the enduring fight for justice and dignity as a migrant worker.

Acknowledgments:

Thank you to BEBESEA and New Naratif for their funding and mentorship through the Story Fellowship program. Deep appreciation to EyeCatcher Global for their support through the International Pitching Forum. Heartfelt thanks to my producers—Lydia Catedral, Sringatin, Daniel Anugerah, Joyous Prim, and Sonia Wong—for their dedication and collaboration. Finally, my deepest gratitude to Yuli and her family in Lombok, the residents of Bethune House, and the migrant women of Hong Kong—love and power to you all in the long and steady fight for justice.