

Earning Rupiah From Scrap Metal
How Scrap Metal Became a Lifeline for Madurese Migrants
Some Madurese choose to live outside their homeland, migrating to build a better life. Surabaya has become one of the destination cities for the Madurese people. They work hard, pursuing various professions. some of them are owning a scrap metal business.
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9.0/10
2 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $32
- Box office
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- Language
- Indonesian
- indonesia
- people
- migrant
- inspirational
- ethnic
- scrap metal trade
- intense
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Release dates
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- Theatrical (limited)13+Ciputra Film Festival 30 May 2024
- Theatrical (limited)13+Cinelabs Film Screening 27 Jul 2024
- Theatrical (limited)13+UNEJ Film Festival 202415 Nov 2024
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Earning Rupiah From Scrap Metal was released on 30 May 2024.
Audience reviews
1- I9/10
IamGrock
10/14/2024
**WHAT A DOCUMENTARY FILM THIS IS** It’s truly impressive that this film was made with the limited tools available to high school students in Surabaya, a city in Indonesia. The film is both heart-wrenching and inspiring, telling the story of Madurese migrants—an experience deeply connected to the people of Surabaya. The cinematography and narrative flow are remarkably pleasing to the eye, and while the issue prese…
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