A Documentary Film «THE THING»

The documentary film "THE THING" explores the life cycle of a specific product, starting from the moment of purchase and ending with its disposal. Three protagonists from different countries (Japan, Indonesia, France) select and buy the product, then use it over a span of 30 days. The film then shifts to the manufacturers in various countries and examines their lives, motives, and circumstances that led them to the field of production. Metaphorically, through the product, a human portrait is revealed, shaped by social status and inequality.

  • Mariami Duduchava
    Director
  • Mariami Duduchava
    Writer
  • Project Type:
    Documentary
  • Genres:
    Social & Cultural
  • Runtime:
    2 hours 2 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 6, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    500,000 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    France, Indonesia, Japan, Kazakhstan
  • Language:
    English, French, Indonesian, Japanese
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital, Red 35 mm, 18mm
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:9
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Distribution Information
  • Netflix, Hulu, Apple TV
    Distributor
    Country: Indonesia
    Rights: Internet
Director - Mariami Duduchava