The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard)

01/01/1998

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1hr 21min

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STORY

Ratmono is attracted to a Gandrung Banyuwangi (a traditional dance from Banyuwangi area) dancer and he intends to divorce his wife. His intention to marry the dancer costs him his wealth and drives him into poverty. He ends up hanging himself. This incites the hatred of the villagers against the voodoo shaman and they decide to chase away all shamans. But a Muslim minister (Ustad), Sutar, prevents them from doing so. Soon, the village is gripped by a series of killings of those considered to be voodoo shamans. They start suspecting the religious figures (Kiai) but the murders are committed by several men in black, with their faces covered like ninjas. The minister is also threatened by anonymous phone calls and is even attacked. Then the authorities release a statement that there are no ninjas. The murders remain a mystery. Symbolically, it ends with a little boy carrying the national flag with his friends.

CAST & CREW

    Cast

  • Anton Yanuar
  • Arif Terikasan
  • Erni Melati
  • Rengga Takengon
  • Yunus Takara

    Director

  • Walmer Sitohang

INFORMATION

    Production Companies

  • PT Andalas Kencana Film

    Production Countries

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