Pia & Mei (2025)

You're the sun, I'm not even a star.

Pia & Mei (2025) poster

19-year-old Pia is an aspiring writer who is struggling to find materials for her book after being rejected by a literary agent. Desperate for fame and success, Pia starts secretly writing about Mei, her best friend and a rising actress with an authoritarian mother who confides in her about her personal struggles.

Director: Jessica Rai
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 24 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Cinematography: Justin Prince Theodore Angsana
Editing: Hizkia Deodatus Permana
Production: Imagine Now, Scenea Production, Iris Vision
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Budget: $2,050
Original Language: en

Themes

Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery

Keywords

coming of age, betrayal, short film, student film, best friends, pia and mei

More Films by Director: Jessica Rai
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Pia & Mei about?
19-year-old Pia is an aspiring writer who is struggling to find materials for her book after being rejected by a literary agent. Desperate for fame and success, Pia starts secretly writing about Mei, her best friend and a rising actress with an authoritarian mother who confides in her about her personal struggles.
Who directed Pia & Mei?
Pia & Mei was directed by Jessica Rai.
Who stars in Pia & Mei?
Pia & Mei stars Brigitta Cynthia, Aneu Anggraeni, Onkar Sadawira, Fransisca.
How long is Pia & Mei?
Pia & Mei has a runtime of 24m (24 minutes).
What genre is Pia & Mei?
Pia & Mei is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Pia & Mei?
Pia & Mei had a budget of $2,050.
Where was Pia & Mei produced?
Pia & Mei was produced in Indonesia.
What are the themes of Pia & Mei?
The themes of Pia & Mei include: Unfaithful Husband and Guilt, Sisterhood and Unexpected Betrayal, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.