Samsara

Samsara (2024) is a drama, music film directed by Garin Nugroho rated 7.6/10.

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.

Cast

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