Boarding (2025)
Apip, a teenage cinephile, is forced to go to school in an Islamic boarding school by his mother for being "too free." In his final year, he discovers a golden opportunity: a national short film competition. But rigid school rules stand in his way, forcing Apip to choose between his passion and institutional demands.
Director: Kenzi Maska
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 11 min
Release Date: July 26, 2025
Cast
- Rafif Ruchiat - Apip
- Ahmad Fauzi - Ustadz Fauzi
- Alden Nabih - Apip's Bully
- Rahmat Zulfikri - Dormitory Principal
- Panji Darojatun - Panji
- Syifa Anggraeni - Apip's Mother
Screenplay
- Kenzi Maska (Screenplay)
- Kenzi Maska (Story)
Cinematography: Kenzi Maska
Editing: Kenzi Maska
Production: Starchildd Films
Country: Indonesia
Language: العربية, Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
Themes
A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Teacher-Student Relationship, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery
Keywords
coming of age, school, boys' boarding school, graduate school, islamic boarding school, cinephile, school pressure
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Boarding about?
- Apip, a teenage cinephile, is forced to go to school in an Islamic boarding school by his mother for being "too free." In his final year, he discovers a golden opportunity: a national short film competition. But rigid school rules stand in his way, forcing Apip to choose between his passion and institutional demands.
- Who directed Boarding?
- Boarding was directed by Kenzi Maska.
- Who stars in Boarding?
- Boarding stars Rafif Ruchiat, Ahmad Fauzi, Alden Nabih, Rahmat Zulfikri, Panji Darojatun, Syifa Anggraeni.
- How long is Boarding?
- Boarding has a runtime of 11m (11 minutes).
- What genre is Boarding?
- Boarding is a Drama film.
- Where was Boarding produced?
- Boarding was produced in Indonesia.
- What are the themes of Boarding?
- The themes of Boarding include: A Teenage Boy's Journey of Growing Up, Teacher-Student Relationship, Childish Innocence Lost Forever, Coming of Age and Self-Discovery.