Having a sense of trauma due to violence his parents in the past made Kaloka want to heal his inner child with find peace and be a surrealist painter who loves to listen ancient Javanese songs. When he can feel the presence the love of his life, at that moment he confronted by worldly betrayals that turn it into the dagger deliberately scratched in the recesses of his heart the silent one.
The Indonesia political turmoil of 1965 prevents Koesno from pursuing his dreams. His desire to dance clashes with political prejudice against dancers, thrusting him into dangers he cannot comprehend.
