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Samsara
Genres
DramaMusic
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
2024-12-05
Status
Released
Original Language
Vote Count
3
Vote Average
9.3
Cast
Meet the talented actors who bring the movie to life.
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
I Putu Jaya Kusuma
Little Darta
Tara Anindya Butterly
Little Sinta
Ni Ketut Arini
The House Keeper
Valentine Payen
Sinta's Mother
Alit Aryani Willems
The Balian
Cok Sawitri
Darta's Friends #1
Nyoman Darwin Setiabudi
Darta's Friends #2
I Kadek Agung Arya Krisna Kusmawa
Darta's Friends #3
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