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.
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OFFICIAL TRAILER FILM SAMSARA
Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-03
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Ario Bayu
Darta
Juliet Burnett
Sinta
Gus Bang Sada
The Monkey King / Sinta's Father
Ni Ketut Arini
The House Keeper
Cok Sawitri
Darta's Friends #1
Valentine Payen-Wicaksono
Sinta's Mother
Siko Setyanto
Monkey Colony Commander
Alit Aryani Willems
The Balian
I Wayan Wira Kusuma
Wana
I Putu Jaya Kusuma
Little Darta
Tara Anindya Butterly
Little Sinta
Nyoman Darwin Setiabudi
Darta's Friends #2
I Kadek Agung Arya Krisna Kusmawa
Darta's Friends #3
Release History & Theatrical Window
Perth Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Garin Nugroho
- Screenplay & Story
- Garin Nugroho
- Original Score
- Gamelan Yuganada, Kasimyn, Ican Harem
- Original Title
- Samsara
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- No Language
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Cineria Films, Garin Workshop, Lynx Films, silurbarong.co, Kementerian Pendidikan, Kebudayaan, Riset dan Teknologi RI, Yayasan Puri Kauhan Ubud
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Garin Nugroho
Garin Nugroho
Gamelan Yuganada, Kasimyn, Ican Harem
Batara Goempar
Beck
Gita Fara, Aldo Swastia, Ario Bayu, Rob O'Hare, Cynthia Iskandar
Department Leadership Roster
Garin Nugroho
Director
Gita Fara
Producer
Aldo Swastia
Producer
Beck
Editor
Batara Goempar
Director of Photography
Gamelan Yuganada
Original Music Composer
Kasimyn
Original Music Composer
Ican Harem
Original Music Composer
Garin Nugroho
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Samsara
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Samsara about?
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.
Who directed Samsara?
Samsara was directed by Garin Nugroho.
Who stars in Samsara?
The principal cast of Samsara includes Ario Bayu, Juliet Burnett, Gus Bang Sada, Ni Ketut Arini, Cok Sawitri.
When was Samsara released and how long is it?
Samsara was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Samsara?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Samsara was composed by Gamelan Yuganada, Kasimyn, Ican Harem.