Sawo Matang
Synopsis
In a post-New Order Jakarta, Native Indonesians (Pribumi) are legalized to perform the black magic ritual “Babi Ngepet” to balance their economy against Chinese Indonesians. When Kai, a Chinese Indonesian boy, needs money for university, he asks his best friend Nala, a Pribumi girl, to perform the ritual for him.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-10
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto
- Screenplay & Story
- Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto
- Original Title
- Sawo Matang
- Country of Origin
- Canada, Indonesia, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 21m
- Production Studios
- Cinema 5
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto
Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto
Annisa Adjam, Matthew Herst
Department Leadership Roster
Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto
Director
Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto
Writer
Annisa Adjam
Producer
Matthew Herst
Producer
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What is Sawo Matang about?
In a post-New Order Jakarta, Native Indonesians (Pribumi) are legalized to perform the black magic ritual “Babi Ngepet” to balance their economy against Chinese Indonesians. When Kai, a Chinese Indonesian boy, needs money for university, he asks his best friend Nala, a Pribumi girl, to perform the ritual for him.
Who directed Sawo Matang?
Sawo Matang was directed by Andrea Nirmala Widjajanto.
Who stars in Sawo Matang?
The principal cast of Sawo Matang includes Yesaya Mishael, Anne Yasmine.
When was Sawo Matang released and how long is it?
Sawo Matang was released in 2023 with a total runtime of 21m.