On Being Almost (2025)
After speaking at a literary forum alongside renowned novelist Robert Hausu, Malik dares to send his manuscript, The Anatomy of an Owl. Driven by a longing for recognition, he slips into a gathering of writers and filmmakers at a café, where his ambition slowly collides with reality.
Director: Aka Witharja
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 19 min
Release Date: December 1, 2025
Cast
- Khiva Rayanka - Malik
- Frans Nicholas - Robert
- Savannah Parapat - Novyta
- Amanda Iswan - Dea
- Haditha Mohamad - Haditha
- Ifan Adriansyah Ismail - Fandi
- Maria Belen Alvarez - Dian
- Rafael Marius - Daniel
- Theia Ela Yusnita - Moderator
Screenplay
Cinematography: Yopi Gunawan
Editing: Arlingga Putra
Production: Momentariya
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Original Language: id
Keywords
symbolism, character study, aspiring writer, struggling artist, short film, antihero, psychological drama, self-acceptance, late bloomer, almost
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is On Being Almost about?
- After speaking at a literary forum alongside renowned novelist Robert Hausu, Malik dares to send his manuscript, The Anatomy of an Owl. Driven by a longing for recognition, he slips into a gathering of writers and filmmakers at a café, where his ambition slowly collides with reality.
- Who directed On Being Almost?
- On Being Almost was directed by Aka Witharja.
- Who stars in On Being Almost?
- On Being Almost stars Khiva Rayanka, Frans Nicholas, Savannah Parapat, Amanda Iswan, Haditha Mohamad, Ifan Adriansyah Ismail.
- How long is On Being Almost?
- On Being Almost has a runtime of 19m (19 minutes).
- What genre is On Being Almost?
- On Being Almost is a Drama film.
- Where was On Being Almost produced?
- On Being Almost was produced in Indonesia.