Mouly Surya Unveils Ghost Drama at Busan Asian Project Market
Key Takeaways
- Mouly Surya debuted her new project at the Busan Asian Project Market.
- The story explores polygamy, grief, and the supernatural in Indonesia.
- Producers Gita Fara and Rama Adi are seeking international co-production partners.
Indonesian filmmaker Mouly Surya presented her latest film project, 'The Wife Who Can See Dead People (Or Jinn),' at the Busan Asian Project Market. The narrative centers on 20-year-old Gadis, the fourth wife in a polygamous Muslim household, who possesses the ability to see spirits. After forging a close sisterhood with the third wife, Indah, tragedy strikes when Indah's young son disappears, prompting Gadis and a band of ghosts to aid in the search.
Surya draws from personal family experiences and societal contradictions in Indonesia, exploring the complexities of polygamy, faith, and grief. Producers Gita Fara and Rama Adi are currently seeking global co-production and sales partners to bring the mid-development project to fruition.
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