Leila S. Chudori

Writing

Leila S. Chudori

Born

1962-12-12 (63)

Place of birth

Jakarta, Indonesia

Known for

Writing

Credits

6 titles

Leila S. Chudori (born Leila Salikha Chudori; December 12, 1962) is one of Indonesia’s most prominent authors, journalists, and screenwriters. Celebrated for her courageous storytelling, she masterfully weaves intimate family dynamics into the country’s dark political histories. Her literary works have expanded far beyond the page, serving as the foundational blueprints for critically acclaimed Indonesian films and television series.

Known for

The Sea Speaks His Name poster
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Set during the volatile final months of Indonesia’s New Order regime, the narrative chronicles a young student activist's perilous commitment to pro-democracy underground movements and his family's subsequent, grueling quest for justice following his forced disappearance.

The Sea Speaks His Name

2026

The Sea Speaks His Name poster
9.0

In the turbulent shadow of the 1998 regime collapse, a young activist's defiance against state tyranny leads to his brutal abduction, triggering a painful struggle for survival in captivity and a desperate search for answers by his family.

The Sea Speaks His Name

2025

Drupadi poster
NR

Adapted from the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, this movie depicts the story of Drupadi, the wife of five brothers known as the Pandawas.

Drupadi

2008

Kata Maaf Terakhir poster
NR

Darma is facing the last month of his life. Therefore, he made a list of things to do so that he could die peacefully. His wishes include praying five times a day, fasting for a whole month, quitting smoking, and getting forgiveness from his ex-wife and the two children he abandoned. Six years ago, Darma left Dania, his wife and two children, Reza and Lara, because he impregnated Alina, Dania's best friend. Darma has fulfilled all his wishes. However, his last wish will be very difficult for him to obtain. Darma knows that his family is devastated by the incident. One day, Darma accidentally met Lara. He tried hard to approach Lara. Lara, who was initially hesitant, finally gave in to her father's wishes. Because deep in his heart he really missed this event. Darma also conveyed the conditions he was facing. Lara was in a dilemma, should she tell her brother?

Kata Maaf Terakhir

2009

Behind the camera

The Sea Speaks His Name poster
NR

Set during the volatile final months of Indonesia’s New Order regime, the narrative chronicles a young student activist's perilous commitment to pro-democracy underground movements and his family's subsequent, grueling quest for justice following his forced disappearance.

The Sea Speaks His Name

2026

The Sea Speaks His Name poster
NR

Set during the volatile final months of Indonesia’s New Order regime, the narrative chronicles a young student activist's perilous commitment to pro-democracy underground movements and his family's subsequent, grueling quest for justice following his forced disappearance.

The Sea Speaks His Name

2026

The Sea Speaks His Name poster
9.0

In the turbulent shadow of the 1998 regime collapse, a young activist's defiance against state tyranny leads to his brutal abduction, triggering a painful struggle for survival in captivity and a desperate search for answers by his family.

The Sea Speaks His Name

2025

Drupadi poster
NR

Adapted from the ancient Indian epic Mahabharata, this movie depicts the story of Drupadi, the wife of five brothers known as the Pandawas.

Drupadi

2008

Kata Maaf Terakhir poster
NR

Darma is facing the last month of his life. Therefore, he made a list of things to do so that he could die peacefully. His wishes include praying five times a day, fasting for a whole month, quitting smoking, and getting forgiveness from his ex-wife and the two children he abandoned. Six years ago, Darma left Dania, his wife and two children, Reza and Lara, because he impregnated Alina, Dania's best friend. Darma has fulfilled all his wishes. However, his last wish will be very difficult for him to obtain. Darma knows that his family is devastated by the incident. One day, Darma accidentally met Lara. He tried hard to approach Lara. Lara, who was initially hesitant, finally gave in to her father's wishes. Because deep in his heart he really missed this event. Darma also conveyed the conditions he was facing. Lara was in a dilemma, should she tell her brother?

Kata Maaf Terakhir

2009

Kata Maaf Terakhir poster
NR

Darma is facing the last month of his life. Therefore, he made a list of things to do so that he could die peacefully. His wishes include praying five times a day, fasting for a whole month, quitting smoking, and getting forgiveness from his ex-wife and the two children he abandoned. Six years ago, Darma left Dania, his wife and two children, Reza and Lara, because he impregnated Alina, Dania's best friend. Darma has fulfilled all his wishes. However, his last wish will be very difficult for him to obtain. Darma knows that his family is devastated by the incident. One day, Darma accidentally met Lara. He tried hard to approach Lara. Lara, who was initially hesitant, finally gave in to her father's wishes. Because deep in his heart he really missed this event. Darma also conveyed the conditions he was facing. Lara was in a dilemma, should she tell her brother?

Kata Maaf Terakhir

2009