Through tender and honest storytelling, Loved Scars takes you on a heartfelt journey of self-acceptance — showing how embracing our imperfections reveals the true strength and beauty within.
These films remind us that every scar tells a story, every flaw holds a lesson, and every step toward self-love is a victory worth celebrating.
Directed by Rana Rachid
Bee, a gifted young woman who can communicate with objects through touch, hides from the world behind her silent gloves. Struggling with trauma and sensory overload, her quiet life unravels one hot summer day when she accidentally brushes against a young boy's shirt-triggering unexpected emotions and forgotten memories.
Drama, Lebanon, 5 minutes 36 seconds.
Directed by Nurmala
An antique shop owner buys a broken flower vase, seeing it as useless. But when he uses it to stop a leak in front of his store, the vase slowly transforms the barren ground into lush greenery. Through this, he realizes that imperfection can be the beginning of a beautiful story.
Drama, Indonesia, 2 minutes 1 seconds.
Directed by Amar Fatoni
In the heart of a lush, vibrant forest, Natu-a small creature born from a lotus flower-sets out to explore the world for the first time. Mesmerized by the nature around him, Natu encounters Vatika, a white-haired girl crying alone behind a tree. Their tense, misunderstood meeting changes everything.
Drama, Indonesia, 11 minutes.
Directed by Joshua Michael Nainggolan
Dive into the perspective of Damar, a teenager aspiring to be a famous content creator. Constant negative comments frustrate him as he struggles to meet fans' expectations. One day, he plans a "flexing" video, thinking it will win them over-until something strange and confusing happens just before he uploads it.
Drama, Indonesia, 3 minutes 40 seconds.
Directed by Alisya Azzahra Maulidia
Awan Kertas follows Hengky, a teenager who dreams of becoming an aerospace engineer. Alone against life's challenges, he must confront and transform his greatest weakness into his greatest miracle, carrying his hopes like clouds across a sheet of paper and a piece of memory.
Drama, Indonesia, 16 minutes 50 seconds.
Directed by Alisya Azzahra Maulidia
Akasha Maya tells the story of Maya, a high school girl who dreams of becoming a painter. During a painting competition, she suddenly loses her focus as a memory, represented by a crumpled piece of paper, chains her with past regrets. Eventually, when her paintbrush falls, it reminds her of her lost aspirations.
Drama, Indonesia, 4 minutes 22 seconds.