Experiencing Interruptions?

The Quiet Beside Me

Bagas, a man suffering from insomnia, begins to notice a mysterious presence that disturbs his sleep every night. However, he eventually discovers the unsettling truth that he himself is the one haunting his own nights.

  • Sau
    Director
  • Dea Sekar
    Writer
  • Firly Permata
    Producer
  • Mas Bece
    Key Cast
  • Nosa Nurmanda
    Executive Producer
  • Andriy Rizki
    Executive Producer
  • Vonny Rasida
    Executive Producer
  • Bambang Kriswanto
    Assistant Director
  • Fernando Adji
    Director of Photography
  • Diah Hayu R.
    Editor
  • Ogi Pangkapi
    Editor
  • Herdiaz Sihombing
    Art Director
  • Sarah N. Putri
    Actor
  • M Rifki Kurniawan
    Gaffer
  • M Rifki Kurniawan
    Grip
  • Kristian Dwi Widodo
    Set Decorator
  • Lia
    Make Up Artist
  • Dea Sekar
    Make Up Artist
  • Adian Pratama
    Sound Recordist
  • Ogi Pangkapi
    Colorist
  • Adian Pratama
    Producer
  • Project Title (Original Language):
    Teman Tidur
  • Project Type:
    Short
  • Genres:
    Horror, Psychological thriller, thriller
  • Runtime:
    6 minutes 2 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    October 31, 2025
  • Production Budget:
    500 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Indonesia
  • Country of Filming:
    Indonesia
  • Language:
    Indonesian
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    16:19
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    No
  • Student Project:
    Yes - Mondiblanc Film Workshop
  • Digital Cinema Package:
    Unavailable
Director Biography - Sau

Sau is an emerging filmmaker from Eastern Indonesia, bringing authentic local stories and perspectives from a region rarely represented in mainstream cinema. He has been actively involved in the production of four short films, all of which can be viewed on the Basodara Picture YouTube channel: Jhon’s Life Story (2023), Faen Kuan (2024), Story of Sonbai: The King of Timor Island (2025), and Kuda Tua Menolak Punah (The Old Horse Refuses to Die, 2022).

Through his works, Sau captures the resilience, culture, and humanity of Eastern Indonesia with a distinctive storytelling voice rooted in his heritage.

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Director Statement

His goal with TEMAN TIDUR is not merely to entertain, but to leave a lingering reflection on the importance of boundaries, both emotional and personal. In a world where people are constantly overstimulated and rarely allowed to rest, the film invites viewers to confront the silent moments between wakefulness and surrender, between holding on and letting go.

For me, one of the most essential forms of self-care is learning how to set boundaries. It is the act of choosing when to stop, when to listen to ourselves, and when to let things be. TEMAN TIDUR is a quiet reminder that caring for our mental well-being begins with knowing our limits because only by defining where we end, can we truly find peace within.