Ratna "Merah Muda" Bakti, an Indonesian activist and feminist associated with the Gerwani movement, fled to the Netherlands in 1965 following the events of G30S Gerakan 30 September. Her story is recounted through her granddaughter Ria Bloem's perspective in the present day.
Ria delves into her grandmother's past by reading her letters, examining family albums, and watching homemade Super 8 films documenting her relocation to Amsterdam. Among these mementos, Ria discovers photographs featuring a mysterious ceremonial object held dearly by Merah Muda, yet the object itself is missing.
Object Reconnaissance employs a blend of cinematic imagery, found footage, and Super-8 film and is narrated by a female voice. It crafts a contemplative narrative imbued with emotional introspection and political urgency.
