A Man Called Ahok

I humbly ask

to all my supporters

please go home.

This is a police headquarters.

To everyone outside, please stay calm.

There are around six thousand residents in this complex.

We are in Depok territory.

I assure you that I am safe in here.

I ask all of you to return to your homes.

The police may relocate me

as a result of your demonstrations.

This is not Jakarta.

So, for my safety and yours, please go home.

I wish to assure you all

I am safe and well.

I hear that you, my supporters, wish to hold a candlelight vigil.

I ask all of you to not do that, please.

Honestly, if you do not listen to my words

I think there will be individuals out there trying to provoke

if you continue.

We cannot choose our family, or where we are born.

However, we can determine our goals and dreams.

A man once said…

"One day you will be the Head of Regent, Hok!"

His big dreams for his hometown

made him one of the most beloved persons

by the people of Gantung village in East Belitung.

His name was Tjoeng Kiem Nam.

In the village he was also known as "Tauke" or Big Boss.

I am grateful to have had the privilege to call him.

Papa.

WEST BELITUNG, 1976.

If you're told, don't fight back.

Those are the words of your parents.

Hok, I will come to your school,

and watch you command the Independence Day ceremony.

Not happening this year…

Did anyone get higher grades than you?

I've raised you to be the head chief!

Not just the Commander of Ceremonies.

It was your dream to be the Independence Day Commander

not his.

What is your dream? Tell me!

Enough!

If you're told, don't fight back.

Those are the words of your parents.

Mr. Kim Nam…

How are you?

What are you doing here?

You need to sign the contract for the project.

Your price is robbery! I am not signing anything

until you change it!

Listen.

You've seen how others have gone down

by not playing it our way.

This is how we play the game here.

Forget it! I will not sign!

Mr. Kim Nam, if you insist,

none of your projects will start.

So… Just sign it!

Then everything will go smoothly.

Okay?

Let's go!

Come on.

It was never his charm or personality that won

the hearts of many people

including my mother.

Although perhaps

we were the only ones who felt that his heart

did not always belong to us.

Go inside and help your mother!

Come on, Son.

How can I help?

I need help for my son, for his tuition fees.

I see…

Ahok!

Koh Asun?

Another present?

The usual, Uncle.

Your dad is the strangest person in this world.

With all that money

he still puts himself into debt.

If he is borrowing money

that means he has none.

I know!

He borrows money

just to give it away!

When will he learn?

Don't just stare at them.

Go on take one!

Here you go.

Hok! Count it before you leave.

There's ten thousand.

I counted it.

This should be enough.

Thank you so much, Tauke.

Hey, Kid!

Promise me you'll do your best at school!

So in the future you can build Belitung.

Evening, Tauke.

Can you please help us?

We don't have enough money for tomorrow's groceries!

I already know what you are about to say.

This is wrong!

You gave away money when we needed it the most.

I've told you!

We will never suffer by giving to others.

Don't just stare at them. No matter how much money we give,

we still eat good food and the kids are well taken care of.

We are never short, right?

Look at us now!

What?

We have no money!

Every person's fortune is already set.

The people we help will pray for our well being.

That is the key to salvation.

Everyday in this house

we have to teach our kids to help and serve others.

Tomorrow we set the example.

You serve all of us with your good food.

Let us rest for now.

Come on.

The dusk is gaining ground.

Locusts gathered in the field.

We made 100 for today and we are selling them for 25 Rupiah each.

It's 2500 Rupiah in total, Dad.

There are no lovely girls other than you.

Long time no see, Ma'am. Are you well?

I'm well. If I were sick I would not be here. Right?

This is Mrs. Bun, an extraordinary woman.

She has been a loyal customer for more than ten years.

She is a monthly spender here.

She knows how important it is to invest in her children's future.

Not like my wife.

A bit of money,

and she's off shopping to Jakarta

or Singapore. Giving me nothing but a headache.

- Mrs. Bun, how many carats will you buy? - Yes?

Today I want to sell.

I am surprised! You are cashing in?

That's life, there are ups and downs.

Everyone has experienced it.

Mrs. Bun, you must be joking.

I bet you are about to buy go expensive stuff

without telling your husband, am I right?

It's impossible that Kim Nam's wife has no money.

- That's true. - Enough. So how much do I get?

Yeah.

Hold on.

- Here you go. - Yeah.

- Thank you. - No worries.

Please excuse me.

Okay.

Mrs. Bun…

How much for one kilogram?

Are you asking for the price, Ma'am?

You're having a party?

Why can't I know the price?

Today is a good day, Mrs. Bun.

The prices here can't be compared to the help our family

received from you and Tauke.

Study well, Son.

Hey, don't forget to bid farewell to Madam before you leave.

I cannot accept this.

You have a business to run. How much is it?

Please accept it. I insist!

Thank you…

Please send our regards to your husband.

- Please, everyone, take your seats. - Thanks.

It's not just once a year we do this.

Fifi, go get some drinks for Bibi!

Serve her please.

Come Mr. Suyan and Bibi, let's eat!

Come on.

Hok, pass me the meat.

Suyan! Take care of my children.

I will, Sir.

He will help the people of Belitung.

My children will become doctors,

Head of Regent and a Lawyer.

They will build this land to be a successful country.

Amen.

Remember

if you are out to hunt tigers,

bring your siblings.

If we are surrounded by tigers that are ready to attack,

it is most likely that your fellow hunters will flee,

even at the risk of leaving us to be attacked.

But if you hunt with siblings

even though you are faced with a ferocious tiger,

they will not run and abandon you.

Running away means losing your siblings.

TIN MINING COMPANY OFFICE

Hold on a minute!

It is your duty to make our business easier.

Not complicate things.

Stop talking in circles.

You said I have to be careful. What does that mean?

Which part don't you understand?

With the mining production decreased and this kind of weather,