Samsara
Released 2 years ago in 2024. Samsara is a drama/music film. directed by Garin Nugroho.
Starring Ario Bayu, Juliet Burnett, and Gus Bang Sada
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Director
Top Cast
Ario Bayu
as Darta
Juliet Burnett
as Sinta
Gus Bang Sada
as The Monkey King / Sinta's Father
I Wayan Wira Kusuma
as Wana
Siko Setyanto
as Monkey Colony Commander
I Putu Jaya Kusuma
as Little Darta
Tara Anindya Butterly
as Little Sinta
Ni Ketut Arini
as The House Keeper
Valentine Payen
as Sinta's Mother
Alit Aryani Willems
as The Balian
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- XX
Production Companies
- Cineria Films
- Garin Workshop
- Lynx Films
- silurbarong.co
- Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset dan Teknologi RI
- Yayasan Puri Kauhan Ubud
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Samsara about?
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. Ho...
Who directed Samsara?
Samsara was directed by Garin Nugroho.
How long is Samsara?
Samsara has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was Samsara released?
Samsara was released on December 5, 2024 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Samsara?
The main cast of Samsara includes Ario Bayu, Juliet Burnett, Gus Bang Sada, I Wayan Wira Kusuma, Siko Setyanto.