Directed by:
Upi AviantoCinematography:
ArfianCast:
Pevita Pearce, Ario Bayu, Christine Hakim, Jefri Nichol, Surya Saputra, Reza Rahadian, Jourdy Pranata, Dimas Anggara, Mian Tiara, Canti Tachril, Revaldo (more)Plots(1)
Indonesia’s first female superhero hits the screen in the international premiere of Sri Asih: filmmaker Upi’s contemporary clash of good versus evil. Adapted from the 1954 comic-book series by renowned writer R A Kosasih, Upi was drawn to the task of bringing the tale to the screen, fascinated by the comic’s daring subject matter at a time when patriarchal culture was still pervasive. Sri Asih is the follow-up to Joko Anwar’s Gundala (2019) and the second feature in the expanding Bumilangit Cinematic Universe (BCU), challenging Marvel Cinematic Universe’s (MCU) grip on the genre. With Anwar also on board as co-writer and producer, the retro comic is reset in modern-day Indonesia and follows Alana as she realises that she’s the reincarnation of the Goddess Dewi Asih. Born during a volcanic eruption and adopted by a wealthy woman who teaches her to fight, she has to learn to harbour her powers in order to defeat the dark forces attempting to destroy humanity. Whip-smart and engaging, Sri Asih is a classical case of beating Hollywood with its own weapons – and then some. Blending neo-noir-like lighting design and martial arts-infused hand-to-hand combat, this one is for those partial to an action-packed battle featuring a lead that in Upi’s words “isn’t just a hero for women, Sri Asih is a hero to all”. (International Film Festival Rotterdam)
(more)Cast
Pevita Pearce
Indonesia
Best movies:
May the Devil Take You (2018)
Buffalo Boys (2018)
Ario Bayu
Best movies:
The Rainbow Troops (2008)
The Forbidden Door (2009)
The Queen of Black Magic (2019)
Christine Hakim
Indonesia
Best movies:
Merantau Warrior (2009)
Grave Torture (2024)
Impetigore (2019)
Surya Saputra
Indonesia
Best movies:
Ritual (2012)
Reza Rahadian
Indonesia
Best movies:
Grave Torture (2024)
The Golden Cane Warrior (2014)
Yasmine (2014)
Jourdy Pranata
Best movies:
Satan's Slaves 2: Communion (2022)
Dimas Anggara
Indonesia
Best movies:
The Night Comes for Us (2018)
Mian Tiara
Best movies:
Yuni (2021)
Grave Torture (2024)
Impetigore (2019)
Revaldo
Indonesia
Best movies:
The Night Comes for Us (2018)
Randy Pangalila
Indonesia
Faradina Mufti
Best movies:
Grave Torture (2024)
Impetigore (2019)
Aqi Singgih
Best movies:
Kuntilanak (2018)
Gundala (2019)
Dian Sastrowardoyo
Indonesia
Best movies:
The Night Comes for Us (2018)
Fadly Faisal
Best movies:
The Train of Death (2024)