To Burn The Sun

The film follows Yanti, whose life is shattered by a violent robbery that leaves her family dead and forces her into a life of prostitution. Despite her circumstances, Rachman, who loves her, finds her in Jakarta and helps her escape. Together, they marry in their village, but Yanti seeks vengeance against the robbers and her pimp. With the help of martial arts lessons from Rachman’s grandfather, she takes on the criminals in a series of intense confrontations.

To Burn The Sun stands out within the action genre for its portrayal of a woman’s fight against her oppressors. The film highlights themes of resilience and empowerment through martial arts, depicting Yanti's transformation from victim to avenger. This film is significant for collectors interested in international action cinema or the evolution of martial arts in film during the early 1980s. Featuring a cast that includes Eva Arnaz and Barry Prima, the film is a representation of Indonesian action cinema from this era.