Samsara
- Released on
- Runtime
- 90 mins
Darta, a man from an impoverished family, is rejected by the wealthy parents of the woman he loves. Desperate, he strikes a bargain with the Monkey King, performing a dark ritual to gain wealth. However, in doing so, he accidentally curses his wife and child to a life of suffering. Rooted in Indonesian mysticism, this universal narrative explores the insatiable hunger to become something one is not and the boundaries one is willing to cross to achieve it.
Darta, a man from an impoverished family, is rejected by the wealthy parents of the woman he loves. Desperate, he strikes a bargain with the Monkey King, performing a dark ritual to gain wealth. However, in doing so, he accidentally curses his wife and child to a life of suffering. Rooted in Indonesian mysticism, this universal narrative explores the insatiable hunger to become something one is not and the boundaries one is willing to cross to achieve it.
Cast
- Ario Bayu
- Juliet Burnett
- Gus Bang Sada
- I Wayan Wira Kusuma
- Valentine Payen
- Siko Setyanto
- Ni Ketut Arini
- Cok Sawitri
- Alit Aryani Willems
- I Putu Jaya Kusuma
- Tara Anindya Butterly
- Nyoman Darwin Setiabudi
- I Kadek Agung Arya Krisna Kusmawa
Director
- Garin Nugroho
Producers
- Gita Fara
- Aldo Swastia
