The Sea Speaks His Name () is an Indonesian upcoming political drama film directed by Yosep Anggi Noen. It is based on the 2017 novel of the same name by Leila S. Chudori. She also co-wrote the screenplay with Noen. The film stars Reza Rahadian as Biru Laut.
The film is scheduled for release in 2026.
Set in the final years of New Order authoritarian regime, Biru Laut, a student activist, disappears mysteriously. The Sea Speaks His Name follows the search by his family for him and other missing student activists.
In June 2025, Indonesian publication Tempo launched a production company Pal8 Pictures, with the purpose of highlighting political stories in films. During the 2025 JAFF Market, Pal8 Pictures announced that they had optioned the novel The Sea Speaks His Name by Leila S. Chudori, with Yosep Anggi Noen attached to direct. It was also announced that Reza Rahadian, Yunita Siregar, Dian Sastrowardoyo, Eva Celia, Christine Hakim, and Arswendy Bening Swara joined the cast. This is the second adaptation of the book since the 2017 short film directed by Pritagita Arianegara, which was released on the same day as the book launch. Rahadian was set to reprise his role as Biru Laut, a character he also played in the short film. Sastrowardoyo, who played Ratih Anjani in the short film, would portray Kasih Kinanti in the feature film. In February 2026, it was reported that Kevin Julio, Ben Nugroho, Dewa Dayana, Yoga Pratama, Nagra Pakusadewo, Natalius Chendana, and Afrian Arisandy had joined the cast. In March 2026, the project participated at the HKIFF Industry Project Market. It won the HAF WIP Award and received $12,800 grant. It was also selected to be presented at the Marché du Film under the HAF Goes to Cannes Programme.
Principal photography took place in Semarang, Salatiga, Sukabumi, and Jakarta.
The Sea Speaks His Name is scheduled to be theatrically released in Indonesia in 2026.