Tag: Indonesian Cinema

Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 12, 2026

Mouly Surya Unveils Ghost Drama at Busan Asian Project Market

Indonesian director Mouly Surya, known for 'Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts,' has introduced her new project, 'The Wife Who Can See Dead People (Or Jinn),' at the Busan Asian Project Market. The film follows a young bride named Gadis who joins a polygamous Muslim household and develops a deep bond with a fellow wife. Blending personal experience with themes of grief, the supernatural, and polygamy, the story takes a dark turn when a young boy goes missing. The project is currently in development as the team seeks international co-production partners and funding.

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Entertainmentfilm-tvOct 12, 2026

Reza Rahadian Turns Grandmother’s Exile Into Busan Drama ‘Casparina’

Renowned actor and director Reza Rahadian is bringing a deeply personal story to the international stage with his second feature film, "Casparina." The project draws inspiration from the life of his grandmother, Francisca Casparina Fanggidaej, an Indonesian journalist who was stripped of her citizenship in 1965 and forced into decades of exile. The film follows a mother returning home after years away, only to face children who grew up completely without her. Showcased at the prestigious Busan International Film Festival's Asian Project Market, "Casparina" highlights themes of historical trauma, family separation, and the enduring impacts of political turmoil in Indonesia.

Reza RahadianCasparinaBusan International Film FestivalAsian Project MarketIndonesian Cinema