25th New York Asian Film Festival

July 10-26, 2026

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World Premiere

Autosave

Bintang (19) who had lost his father when he was only eleven years old. Years later, as he prepares to step into a new phase of life, he finds himself drawn back to a cherished memory: his favorite console game, one he used to play co-op with his dad. The game was never finished, left untouched after his father’s passing, and reopening it means confronting unresolved grief. After gathering the courage to play it again, Bintang embarks on an in-game adventure alongside the presence of his father that feels vividly real. Together, they support one another just as they once did. When the final challenge is defeated and the game ends, the victory becomes deeply personal. Completing this last chapter allows Bintang to confront his fears, make peace with his loss, and take his next steps with courage.

Director: Imanuel Bolaman
Producer: Martin Simbolon
Screenwriters: Dave Jonathan, Imanuel Bolaman
Cast: Dru Prawiro Sasono, Den Bagus Sasono, Dwi Sasono
Languages: Bahasa Indonesia with English Subtitles
2026; 15 min.; Digital
Country: Indonesia

SCHEDULE:

Sunday July 12, 12:00pm
Film at Lincoln Center

This program of short films includes Benny Wang’s Apes, Cami Kwan’s Paper Daughter, Yating Hsu’s Girl Talk, Ning Qian’s Buddha the Betrayer, Daphne Zelle’s Where Belly Goes, Diana Bang & Andrea Bang’s One Last Walk, and Imanuel Bolaman’s Autosave.