Samsara

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Garin Nugroho

Featured Cast

Ario Bayu

Darta

Juliet Burnett

Sinta

Gus Bang Sada

The Monkey King / Sinta's Father

I Wayan Wira Kusuma

Wana

Siko Setyanto

Monkey Colony Commander

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