Spirit of the Kantil

Explores the complex intersection of beauty, power, and tradition in 1950s Indonesia through a triangle of desire and mysticism: Adista, a wealthy woman who masters the esoteric art of attraction through kantil flowers; Citresa, a breathtakingly beautiful bedoyo dancer born beneath a kantil tree; and Kripala, Citresa’s husband and a struggling composer. As Adista draws Citresa into her world of ancient rituals and ceremonies, their relationship deepens while Kripala spirals into jealousy and destructive rage.

Director: Razka Robby Ertanto
Genre: Drama

Screenplay

Production: Summerland
Country: Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia, Javanese
Budget: $1M
Original Language: id
More Films by Director: Razka Robby Ertanto
More Films in Genre: Drama

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Spirit of the Kantil about?
Explores the complex intersection of beauty, power, and tradition in 1950s Indonesia through a triangle of desire and mysticism: Adista, a wealthy woman who masters the esoteric art of attraction through kantil flowers; Citresa, a breathtakingly beautiful bedoyo dancer born beneath a kantil tree; and Kripala, Citresa’s husband and a struggling composer. As Adista draws Citresa into her world of ancient rituals and ceremonies, their relationship deepens while Kripala spirals into jealousy and destructive rage.
Who directed Spirit of the Kantil?
Spirit of the Kantil was directed by Razka Robby Ertanto.
What genre is Spirit of the Kantil?
Spirit of the Kantil is a Drama film.
What is the budget of Spirit of the Kantil?
Spirit of the Kantil had a budget of $1M.
Where was Spirit of the Kantil produced?
Spirit of the Kantil was produced in Indonesia.