Discoveries from Indonesia World Cinema

Even though he is not a "left wing" student, Nurhadi, nicknamed Hadi, insists on becoming a volunteer in the fight against Malaysia. Wati, his lover, tries to stop him, but fails. She pretends to be pregnant so that Hadi marries her. But Hadi still goes to Malaysia. Hadi’s group is detected by a Malaysian patrol, when they are about to land in Malaysia, which leads to a firefight. Everyone dies except Hadi, who is found unconscious by Latifah at the beach. Hadi is taken care of by Latifah and his father, Somad. He claims that he is a fisherman who has been stranded and is named Mohamad Noor. The confrontation between Indonesia and Malaysia then ends. Wati still believes that her husband is alive and goes to Malaysia to find him. She finds Hadi already married to a pregnant Latifah. Wati goes home in disappointment.

An evil witch kidnaps people and turns them into zombies. Two young warriors, a pretty girl and an old master fight against the witch and her helpers / monsters.

Tini, an elementary school student, wanted to play on a seesaw after school. Her friend Bobi arrived unexpectedly and they started playing. The problem is: Bobi was heavier than Tini.

A recently deceased denial-ridden young woman—wanders through a familiar park to confront the man of her past and the manifestation of the doctor who failed her, seeking to fully let go of her worldly self.

When Arman brings his pregnant girlfriend, Sandra back home, strange occurrence begin to terrorise his family.

Zanna, a girl separated from her family suddenly enters a world full of wonders that she never imagined. Together with two beautiful fairies, Dinda and Novi, Zanna dared to explore various new and challenging things, even fighting attacks by evil enemy forces.

Siena is able to see signs that people will die. The sign appeared on Brama, someone she loves. Siena tries hard to prevent Brama's death.

Rahmat loves speeding, that's why he has a regular garage. There he meets Nani, who wants to learn to drive a car. The acquaintance continues with dating. Problems arise when Rahmat's aunt, Sofie finds out that Nani is Eddy's niece, who once had an affair with Ratna, until her husband died.

A short film by Caka Trisna Hartono

Compared to the film "Lupus" Catch me, I'll tell you" Lupus' entourage is more depicted. But just like the previous film, this film is still a combination of humor that stems from the mischief of Lupus et al. Lupus and his girlfriend's parents have "cute creatures on the bus" who it is not clear who the director is, participates in film production but fails, etc.

Five high school students, Rangga, Radith, Bogi, Kayla, and Anno, are drawn into the spirit world against their will, when they enter the school’s dark, dirty, and haunted warehouse. Four ghosts emerge from the warehouse and begin to haunt the five teenagers all the time. They are followed on the streets, in their houses, and even on the bus. The four ghosts were once before a canteen waitress, security guard, gardener, and Luna, the teenager.

Abhimanyu was born a savant, diagnosed as autistic, and with the uncanny ability to hear voices remotely.

A battle of black magic, revenge, death and assorted Indonesian weirdness occurs between Arifin, his first wife Tati, his second wife Sandra and playboy Anton, who is after Arifin's wealth (and Sandra). Two different shamans (one good and one evil) become involved in the jacked up love triangle.

Angku Wan, a retired teacher who won a raffle prize from a soap company. With those billions, Angku Wan intends to build a village for the common good. However, before claiming the money, Angku Wan died. The leader and villagers then worked together to devise a plan to claim the prize by faking Angku Wan's death. Things got complicated when a company representative came to validate the win.

Nona and Ogy are friend and got into the friend zone relationship. Nona and Ogy search for the place where Noah's ark was stranded Towards the dream place. Nona's trip to Azerbaijan was not as smooth as planned.

A man with a childhood heartbreak needs to learn to unleash himself free of his past, for a woman who loves him. Through the small events during a man’s journey of life, through colors, textures, and shapes -- will he realize that their hearts are meant to be united?

An omnibus movie derived from five real events experienced by some urban Jakarta residents during maghrib.

A shaman uses black magic to give his followers everything they want, but where is the source of his abilities come from?

Tala lives with her mother and her uncle in Hong Kong. They're stuck and can't go back to Indonesia. Tala begins to team up with her uncle to be pickpockets on the streets. Tala stole Musa's wallet and they soon find love for each other.

In a school obsessed with spotless records, one violation sets off a quiet chain reaction. Forced to expose seven offenders, a model student uncovers hidden sins committed by the least suspected. As the list nears completion, justice blurs into manipulation, revealing a system where truth is disposable and silence protects power.

A young farm worker named Galang falls in love with Resti, who was born into a rich family. As a result, Resti's parents forbade Galang from loving their daughter. Unable to accept that her love was not approved, Galang decided to go to Mount Srandil to seek healing. Over time, Galang's life was filled with wealth, with the condition that Galang must regularly offer sacrifices for his life. One day, Dasmi found out about the place where her daughter-in-law was being offered, and Galang secretly came to her in-laws' house. There, Galang found his in-laws' offering room. Worried about saving Resti, both Galang and Dasmi decided to go to Segoro Sewu to carry out a sacrificial exchange ritual. When they arrived at Segoro Sewu, they accidentally met and had an illicit relationship as a condition for the sacrificial exchange ritual.

Bayu hurt Cak Jon when he was heartbroken knowing Mbak Rini was going to marry Captain Arjuna. Yowis Ben's fate is at stake. Nando is ready to go to America, and makes Bayu, Doni and Yayan who will soon become fathers of 2 children lose their hopes. When Yowis Ben's family is divided, Bayu is also threatened with breaking up with Asih because of Susan's presence.

Khalifah works in a beauty parlor. She marries Rasyid to obey her father and support the family. She becomes a devoted wife and wears the veil on Rasyid’s orders. She soon learns that Rasyid has a strict teaching of Islam, when he later tells Khalifah to wear a full body veil. Khalifah obeys his request, despite her father’s objection. But her neighbors start to perceive her as a terrorist’s wife. Meanwhile, Khalifah’s young neighbor, Yoga, has a secret crush on her. Yoga is the one who sews Khalifah’s veil. One day, Rasyid’s secret life is unraveled and he betrays Khalifah.

An inter-faith family come to a conflict when the mother, Maryam, died. The children (Fara, Aryo, and Adi) and the housemaid (Ijah) debating on how Maryam will get buried. When Maryam's funeral problem get solved, turns out that other problems still haunting them one by one.

AYA (25), is an influencer who is slowly losing her popularity. She decides to go on a holiday to an exotic coast resort, far from the demands of her work in Jakarta. Although she is far from the city, her manager, ANDHIKA (33), sends her a few products to review. Aya is then trapped in a contract, which obliges her to work.

With a poem written and narrated by Leon Chaldranian, Marlina Shinta directs a coming-of-age short poetry film "The Cryptic Innocence" that tells the story of female youth alienation. Starring Nabila Zahranova Cinematography by Bima Utomo Audio arranged by Dewa Dayana

Tells about Adin with his father and mother who are waiting for the announcement for Adin to go to the next level of education. Although enthusiastic, the worries of Mr and Mrs were mixed with the prayers and hopes that were held for Adin in the future.

As a new cadet at the Police Academy, Semarang, Bara Maulana, Ayu Sekarwati and Johanes Solossa have to say goodbye to normal teenage lives. Their future is no longer their own. Who will survive and who will give up? Especially when love and heart are at stake.

Lupus is a student journalist of the Merah-Putih High School. He is cool and playful and disturbs everyone including his friends, his mother, his sister, his principal and even those whom he has just met. Occasionally, there are good intentions hidden in his jokes. These traits are representative of the attitude of youths in the 80's. In this film, his relationship with Poppy, is the only narrative thread in a plot that otherwise goes nowhere.

A short film by Lina Nur Aisyah

After enduring heartbreak, a woman with a passion for baking brownies must choose between seeing someone new or getting back with her scheming ex.

Freya is a shy and quiet teenage girl who lives a quiet relationship with Moses. She is bored and wants to live a life like her friend, Gia, who has fun dating with Adrian.

When six best high school buddies are cross the forbidden forest and broken all the rules in there, something evil follow their back and causing death among themselves.

Two teenagers face demands from their families that do not care about what they want. They only have each other to encourage and pursue their dreams.

Tells the story of a couple who live a mediocre life with various burdens. When Marsudi is found guilty and imprisoned, Susanti decides to take the forbidden path. The relationship between husband and wife becomes cold.

Galuh, who is heavily pregnant, often feels strange things about her womb. It was black magic sent by Ki Samber Jiwo but failed. Because of this, Ki Samber Jiwo kidnapped Galuh, killed him and buried him in the forest. Galuh gave birth to twins in the grave and then died. Galuh, who has become a spirit, comes to Ki Samber Jiwo to take revenge. Galuh attacked Ki Samber Jiwo and before he died Ki Samber Jiwo said that he was only ordered by someone. Galuh was very surprised when he found out that the mastermind behind all this was the person he really loved.

All Access to Rossa: 25 Shining Years tells the story of the life and career of Rossa, a prominent Indonesian pop diva. This documentary film offers a multifaceted overview of Rossa's journey, covering her musical achievements, personal challenges, family dynamics, and the ups and downs of her efforts in building her career over 25 years. The inclusion of a grand concert celebrating Rossa's 25 years of success adds grandeur and joy, making it informative and entertaining. Overall, this is a cinematic experience that touches the heart, celebrating the timeless legacy of one of Indonesia's most beloved music icons.

Agus leaves his wife and the three children. After many years, Agus wants to return but he has to apologise to his wife and children, namely Anwar, Dani and Aini. But Anwar, the oldest son, who has been supporting his family all these years, rejects him.

Fathia and Reyhan are reunited as adults. However, for the sake of her adherence to religion, Fathia decided to stay away from Reyhan. However, ironically, this separation actually brought Fathia, who had memorized the Koran, to face a bitter reality. She had to accept marriage to an older man who was already married in order to help the family financially.

Rhoma tries to pull Ratna out of her dark life. Ratna’s pimp opposes the attempt. In a fight, Ratna is stabbed with a knife. Rhoma is shaken and advised to go to the village to rest. There, he falls in love with Sumi, the village beauty. Misfortune also falls on her when she is attacked with sulphuric acid that ruins her face. Returning to the village, he is surprised to find a woman who is similar to both Ratna and Sumi.

Indonesia 2045. When getting an assignment from the campus, Meara meets a young entrepreneur named, Marshal, the cofounder of Go Green which she is currently promoting. That meeting made Meara fall in love with Marshal, Meara asked for help from Renata, her best friend, who is very attached to technology. Marshal actually wanted Renata, which made Magic Life Ice Cream that he founded grow after several years of being stagnant.

For disturbing public order, a group of breakdancing teenagers are arrested by the police. Hence, Chicha’s father forbids her to breakdance and Chicha’s boyfriend, Rico, is asked to go his own way. Then parents and teenagers meet to discuss the issue. Chicha continues to breakdance and is even planning a show with her friends. Initially, her father opposes this but finally changes his mind after he sees the successful show. Almost half of the film consists of breakdancing scenes that were popular and polemical in the news at that time.

Agung's seemingly neverending obsession for finding an alien blue worm after seeing it in his dream drives Bima, a film student's obsession for becoming a film director to make it his documentary group assigment's topic.

The presence of Si Manis (Maryam) at Ancol bridge has made the villagers uneasy. The village has become deserted, and not a single person dares to go outside at night. The villagers' belief in Si Manis' terror is exploited by Setan Botak (the Bald Devil) to create even more chaos. What is really happening in Ancol Village?

It is not just a story of four remarkable blind teenagers who know each other in a world without light, but also the story of a mother who struggles to help her son to rediscover the joy of life and his world after claimed to be blind. In Special School, Jingga knows Marun, Nila, and Magenta. This three new friends show that they can be independent though lacking in vision. They form a music group and prepare a recording for a music competition.

The city has fallen to the undead―and the lockdown begins! The nation’s only breakout zombie phenomenon returns as a feature film, reimagined on a larger scale by veteran filmmakers, plunging audiences into a relentless fight for survival in a city overrun by the infected.

Djoni is a promoter who likes to scam artists by being very persuasive. He is trusted to arrange a performance that is meant as a fundraising gala. Top singers such as Rachmat Kartolo and Titiek Puspa become the stars of the show. Djoni displays his skills, so that even when he cheats, he manages to improvise and arrange the show. They depart for Bandung by borrowing a bus and on the road, there are arguments, jealousy and suspicion amongst the group. The film shows the ups and downs of the life behind the stage. Inspite of everything, the performance is a success.

An omnibus of 10 stories, 10 romances that portrays lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender relationships throughout Jakarta.

Mae and Rendy already have children, they decide to become an independent family which is free from their parents and friends who only caused trouble. But after giving birth, Mae experienced 'baby blues' which made her become emotional.

A remake of 1977 Indonesian classic film with the same title. Siska (Raihaanun), a young woman, was heartbroken after her fiancé broke off their engagement. Unwilling to see his sister depressed, her brother Johnny introduced her to his friend Leo. Leo manages to make Siska happy. However, unknown to Siska, Leo only interested in her as part of a bet. After overhearing Leo discussing the bet with his friends, Siska runs away from Leo and found another guy, her father's subordinates, a restaurant manager named Helmi. Helmi blackmails Siska into marrying him, threatening to tell her mother that her father is having an affair with a younger woman. Eventually becoming unable to stand Helmi's actions, Siska divorced with Helmi and come back together with Leo.

This is an Indonesian parody movie with the film making fun of its own horror movie industry.

Alea is a 16-year-old teenager who recently moved from Jakarta to Bandung. This move is also used by Alea to erase the memory of her ex-boyfriend, Reynand, who turns out to be having an affair with her best friend.

Haunted by the sins in his past, a journalist decides to become a humanitarian volunteer in the Palestinian border refugee camp. In that area, he meets Hayya, an innocent orphaned girl who is a victim of the conflict in Palestine.

The King of Parun becomes angry at his adopted son, Tun Utama, who turns down every princess as his future fiancée. So his Majesty orders Tun Utama to find his own choice of a girl. If that fails, he will be severely punished. Tun Utama then returns with a beautiful princess, Siri Syarifah. The beauty of Siri Syarifah captivates even the King himself. They all try to find a trick to separate them. The King pretends to be sick and can be cured only after eating the liver of a bearded weasel. Tun Utama is assigned to find the animal that doesn’t exist. During the absence of Tun Utama, Siri Syarifah remains faithful. She does not react to the persuasions from the King. When Tun Utama fails to accomplish the mission and would end up beheaded, Syarifah manages to save her lover by bringing the bearded weasel in a trunk, hidden inside is a man, a member of the royal family in the palace of Parun.

A group of friends goes on a trip to Malino, a well-known region in South Sulawesi. Through fragmented scenes that blur between fiction and reality, they recall moments of their friendship by listening to recordings from their previous trip to the same place.

A 27-year-old Indonesian, Tim, is having a family vacation with both of his parents on a remote island far from the city, where they learn about the myth of a reincarnated deer that exists somewhere along the beach. Island locals believe that seeing the deer is a sign of meeting one’s soulmate. Tim is the only one who secretly hoping to discover the deer, hiding his desire from his very devout Christian parents.

This film about the life of a man named Tansen inherited prickly bread dough that was about 70 years old by his grandfather. On that Tansen's life changed because it had to process the bakery Madre which has long been inactive. and Tansen met with bakeries also named May and they fell in love.

Jaka Sembung enlists the help of a sea goddess, Nyi Roro Kidul to help fight against the Dutch colonialist from conquering his country.

Fawwaz and Nanda will take you on an exciting journey to explore the best tourist spots—from cultural landmarks to seaside escapes—in North Jakarta!