The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard)
Misteri Banyuwangi (Dukun Santet)
Synopsis
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.
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- Director
- Walmer Sitohang
- Screenplay & Story
- Walmer Sitohang
- Original Score
- Musya Joenoes
- Original Title
- Misteri Banyuwangi (Dukun Santet)
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 21m
- Production Studios
- PT Andalas Kencana Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Walmer Sitohang
Walmer Sitohang
Musya Joenoes
William Samara
Aman Supriyatna
Madhu S Mahtani
Department Leadership Roster
Walmer Sitohang
Director
Madhu S Mahtani
Producer
William Samara
Director of Photography
Walmer Sitohang
Writer
Aman Supriyatna
Editor
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What is The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard) about?
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.
Who directed The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard)?
The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard) was directed by Walmer Sitohang.
Who stars in The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard)?
The principal cast of The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard) includes Anton Yanuar, Arif Terikasan, Erni Melati, Rengga Takengon, Yunus Takara.
When was The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard) released and how long is it?
The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard) was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 21m.
Who composed the musical score for The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard)?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Banyuwangi Mystery (Shaman Wizard) was composed by Musya Joenoes.