Sawo Matang

This film features a storyline where Native Indonesians are allowed to practice the black magic ritual known as 'Babi Ngepet' as a means to balance their economic situation against Chinese Indonesians. The plot follows Kai, a Chinese Indonesian boy, who seeks help from his best friend Nala, a Pribumi girl, to perform the ritual in order to fund his university education.

Directed by Cinema 5, Sawo Matang engages with contemporary socio-political issues in Indonesia. The film's themes of friendship and cultural conflict are presented through a lens of magical realism, making it a thought-provoking entry in both the drama and science fiction genres. With Anne Yasmine in the leading role, the film offers a fresh perspective on identity and economic challenges in a rapidly changing society.