Sebuah pembunuhan memicu amarah Laut Selatan. Nyai (Jessica Katharina ) muncul dan memilih Rara (Violla Georgie) untuk menjadi alat pembalasan dendam. Nyai memberi kekuatan super untuk memburu para pelaku, geng perdagangan manusia pimpinan Boni (Rory Asyari). Inspektur Yati (Vonny Anggraini) menyelidiki pembunuhan-pembunuhan sadis terkait dendam ini, dan berjumpa Mbak Endang (Nai Djenar Maisa Ayu) yang mengetahui misteri terdalam Laut Selatan.
Glad I can finally watch this. I didn't get to saw it at #JAFF19
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Darah Nyai directed by Yusron Fuadi, who's experimenting with the B-movie genre, making it incredibly unique and different. Written by Azzam, the film blends old-school vibes with a modern look, which makes for a cool and exciting experience.
The story is simple and easy to follow. it uses color symbolism to show how the characters are from different worlds. The film is smart about its low-budget limitations, cleverly using creative cinematography, and the main character's powerful motivation is the emotional core of the whole thing.
This film is packed with social and political commentary, challenging stereotypes about women and critiquing real-world issues like injustice. As a "meta-film," Darah Nyai isn't afraid to be different from the rest, and that boldness really paid off as proven. Darah Nyai are created by film critics for film enjoyers.
Super Natural!