Death Knot (2021) Movie Script
1
Do not come here.
ALREADY HAD YOUR DINNER?
SHOULD I SEND SOME SOUP?
I ALREADY ATE. DON'T WORRY.
ADI SAID DON'T STAY SINGLE FOR TOO LONG,
SO SOMEONE CAN COOK FOR YOU.
I CAN HIRE HELP
IF I NEED SOMEONE TO COOK FOR ME.
I'M GOING TO CHARGE MY PHONE AND SLEEP.
HAVE TO WORK EARLY TOMORROW.
GOOD NIGHT.
They should change it.
But I called it jinn.
- Another dimension, right?
- Yes.
So in the end,
it's all about supernatural beings.
Are those supernatural beings--
What's the difference
between them and aliens?
- Or perhaps--
- No.
They are different.
- I think they are the same.
- No.
But I believe that we are aliens.
The jinn and such things
are about energies
that we can't see with naked eyes.
But aliens
Do not come here.
Do not come here.
Do not come here.
Eka?
Sorry for last night.
It was just a dream.
What do you want to drink?
Love?
Is that Hari?
Sorry for last night.
- Coffee?
- Yes, sure.
- Love?
- No, thanks.
Okay then.
It's so strange.
I didn't see Mom for almost two years.
Then I dreamed of her.
Yes.
The dream felt so real, Hari.
Mom hanged herself in front of my eyes.
Love, you sure don't want
something to drink?
Okay then. I'll continue tidying up.
Sorry to interrupt your work.
It's fine.
I've been trying to call Mom
since this morning,
but she's not picking up.
Yes. Me too. So many times.
But you know the signal
is really bad over there.
If only Dad were alive,
he would know how is Mom doing.
Eka.
I had the same dream.
I saw Mom in the forest.
She hanged herself.
And she said--
"Do not come here."
It's Mom.
Mom?
No, it's your uncle, Rahman.
Listen, I'm calling to tell you
that your Mom committed suicide,
by hanging herself.
The villagers don't want to get involved.
So tomorrow we must proceed
with the funeral by ourselves.
I prepared everything for tomorrow.
You and your sister should be there.
Are we there yet?
Not yet. Just stopping for directions.
- Use the GPS.
- There's no signal here.
- Should I ask her?
- No, I got this.
- Excuse me.
- Yes, son.
I cannot believe I'm back here.
Now I understand why Dad left this place.
There is nothing here.
It's okay, love
We're doing this for your mom.
I promise. We won't be here long.
Thank you, ma'am.
Wait.
Why is a good-looking man like you
looking for a graveyard?
It's my mom's funeral today.
We're heading there.
- Thank you.
- Wait.
Son.
Are you Ratih's boy?
She should've been burned, not buried!
- Why is she angry at you?
- Who knows.
What did she say?
The graveyard is still further east.
How do you know which way is east?
Eka.
Let me introduce him to you. Mr. Ken.
This is Mr. Ken,
the grave keeper.
This is Mrs. Hesti, your mom's friend.
And that is Mr.--
- Mr. Darno.
- Mr. Darno.
Oh, right
I am so sorry for your loss.
Don't hesitate to come over to my house.
- Thank you.
- I have to go now.
Yes.
These are the only ones
who care for your mom.
What kind of funeral is that?
- It is not honorable.
- I know.
But you must know, Eka.
The villagers really despise your mom.
They labeled her as a shaman.
That's why I can't give her
a proper burial.
- But--
- Enough, Eka!
If you and Hari truly care about her,
you should've been there for her.
Hari.
Do you still remember your mother's house?
Let's meet there.
There is something I need to tell you.
Before I forget,
the cost for this funeral is
one million rupiah.
Just transfer it to my bank account.
It doesn't look that creepy.
Right?
Check the inside first before commenting.
Adi.
Hold on, love.
Do we have to spend the night here?
Did you see any hotels on our way?
We have no choice.
It was your idea to join us.
I don't want to be here any longer either.
One night is more than enough.
Come here.
It's actually cold here.
- Is it?
- Yes.
You go first.
Let's go.
This is so cool, bro.
This house belongs to my mother.
It always has.
Your mother had lived here. That's true.
But this house never belonged to her.
We inherited it both
when your grandmother died.
I let her live here
because she wanted to stay.
How can you sell it
if you both inherited it?
- Hari--
- Now hold on a moment.
If there was a will,
how come we never heard of it?
I'm pretty sure dad would've told us.
Hari.
Tell me,
since when did you care about this house?
Last time I spoke to your mother,
she said you did not see her
for a year and a half.
And now you suddenly care
about this house.
What the hell, kid?
I know for a fact that you
weren't close to Mom either.
So don't pretend to be.
Hari
I was not close to your mother.
It's true.
For the same reason,
your father left her here.
Because your mother
made a pact with the devil.
She did things that I never want to know.
No one in our family wants to know.
That's why nobody was close to her.
Go ask around in the village.
They knew what she did.
You know that all of it
was just superstitious bullshit.
She didn't have friends
because she chose not to.
She drove us away.
Okay?
You might look like a big shot,
but your mindset is still like a peasant.
Whoa! You're acting high and mighty.
You're a city boy now?
Sell this place! Then give me my share!
Get rid of it.
It brings shame to our family.
And I'm the one
to carry that shame, not you!
I want this cursed place
gone once and for all.
Just you know, Hari.
I couldn't care less
what you think about me.
You're no better
than your lost and godless father!
Infidel!
Get out.
Whoa
You're all big guys now?
- Hari.
- Not now.
- Hari, he was right.
- Not now!
If not now, when?
Since when did we care about this house?
We both know that we wouldn't live here.
It's the only thing left of Mom.
And you want to sell it just like that?
And give half the money to that bastard?
Yes!
I don't care about the money
and I don't care about the house.
Guys!
You don't have to decide this tonight.
Come on
Your mom just died.
There's still time
to discuss all this tomorrow.
You're right.
Love?
Okay.
I'm going to get changed.
She's really sad,
but she doesn't show it.
I know.
She always acts strong in front of me.
I think Eka is right.
We weren't close with Mom for a reason.
And the house means nothing to us
other than pain.
Still, I feel guilty that she died.
Especially like this.
Don't do that to yourself.
You couldn't possibly know
she would commit suicide.
Maybe, it's because I wasn't around.
What was your uncle blabbering about?
Eka never told you?
She did.
I mean, I know that your mom
was obsessed with this magic,
ritual, and stuff.
And that she sometimes would go
and disappear in the forest alone, but
Pact with the devil.
I mean, that is new to me.
Just a bunch of superstitious crap,
nothing more.
Dad once told me
that she was quite normal back then.
It all started after I was born.
Things just snowballed after Eka's birth.
Let me tell you.
The village people here
believe that Mom practices black magic.
They believed that Mom summoned
some kind of fire red ball
like a falling star every year.
After that, people start
hanging themselves in the village.
So they believe it's a curse.
They call it the harvest.
The harvest?
They claimed it is Mom's doing,
and that the dead souls
would give her power.
But no one really dies, right?
They do, actually.
Statistically, this area has
the highest suicide rate in the country.
So it's true?
Well, only if you're not educated
and superstitious,
you'll believe it's a curse.
But I know it's not.
It's an economical problem.
You saw it too, right?
People here are poor.
The village isn't doing any better.
Infrastructure is bad.
We don't even get a proper signal here.
But no one wants to hear that.
They want a scapegoat
and who better than the crazy woman
dancing in the forest.
Wait
So the village people accused your mom?
Yes, that's why my father left.
Their relationship didn't do well.
Mom is already crazy as hell.
She chose to dance in the forest
rather than take care of her children.
Are you done changing clothes?
Eka.
Why do you look pale?
What?
What happened?
Do I look pale?
Well, Hari just told me about
the harvest.
Oh, that.
"Oh, that."
So you knew about it?
When were you planning to tell me?
Do you want me to wet my pants?
I already told you not to come.
You should've listened
to the daughter of a shaman.
The daughter of a shaman?
Embracing your heritage now?
Bro.
If you think
the story of my mom is creepy,
you should hear the stories
of our grandmother.
He's right.
She was a real shaman.
But evil.
The worst.
What the fuck?
What the
So you are scared
of the sound of the clock!
Okay. At least, I'm gentle enough
to admit that I'm scared.
It's okay.
- Really.
- Just a little though.
Cleaning up already?
Yes.
I couldn't sleep well,
so I thought I would start early.
I'm also not sure
what to do with all this stuff.
Where are you going so early?
The village.
To look for a caretaker for the house.
Maybe you should ask Mrs. Hesti.
The lady from the funeral yesterday.
I think she is a good person.
Maybe the only one who likes Mom here.
She wanted us to visit her
before we leave.
I don't know
if I should feel bad about this.
About my feelings.
Because I don't really miss Mom.
I know.
I feel the same.
I just feel bad
because I didn't get to know her better.
You want to come?
Get out of here?
Come on.
- You're still listening to that old crap?
- What?
Still listening to that old song.
Nineties music. Those were the days.
The days with no smartphones,
laptops, and bad fashion.
Where are you guys going?
The village. Change of scenery.
You'll be okay by yourself?
I'm fine.
Take care, guys.
- Excuse me, sir.
- Yes?
Could you tell me
where Mrs. Hesti's house is?
- Mrs. Hesti?
- Yes.
Her house is next to the village gate.
- Okay, thank you.
- You're welcome.
That's Mr. Darno.
Mom's friend too.
Yes?
Mr. Darno?
I'm
I know who you are.
Can we come in?
What do you want?
Sir
We are looking for someone
who could take care of our mom's house.
Why?
Maybe,
Mom would have liked us to keep it,
but we live in Jakarta. So--
No.
She wouldn't have liked it.
What?
Leave the house and leave this place.
You hear me?
Leave this place!
I see why he was Mom's friend.
Let's go.
You want to leave the village?
Let's go back to Mom's house.
Neither of you has her looks.
Ma'am, we are actually here
to talk about the house.
We would like to keep it.
But we would need a caretaker.
Could you recommend someone?
Why?
Why would you want to keep it?
We're still not sure,
at least for the time being.
Maybe Mom would've liked it if we kept it.
I'm not sure she would.
Your mother
would not have wanted you here.
You're the second person
to tell me that today.
Did she say anything before she died?
No.
It was all so sudden.
It will be hard to find someone
to take care of the house.
The villagers are quite afraid
of your mother.
It doesn't have to be someone
from the village.
We just want the house
to be in good hands.
While we figure out the situation.
I'll ask around. There should be someone.
Thank you.
That's my husband and my son.
You need to leave now.
It was nice of you to stop by.
Yes, we are also in a hurry.
- Thank you for your help.
- Yes.
Excuse us.
Ma'am, did she really say nothing
before she died?
She would have never hanged herself.
I think the curse
of pulung gantung got her.
She knew it would. She told me about it.
Mom.
Ali
He is sick today.
Go inside.
What do you think you're doing?
That old witch is dead
because of those two!
Why would you let them in?
Stupid!
What are you reading?
How long were you standing there?
Long enough to see you read this crap.
I don't know what I'm reading.
Is it because of what Mrs. Hesti said?
Yes.
Why would she even say
something like that?
No idea.
Hari.
Yes?
We need to talk.
I understand
that you have to be here
while you figure things out.
But I cannot stay here for one more day.
I already checked
the bus schedule.
There is one tomorrow morning.
I packed most of Mom's things.
And I'll bring it all to Jakarta.
I just want to get out of here.
I really want to try
and keep good memories of Mom.
But
this place just makes it impossible.
It's okay.
- You're sure?
- Yes.
You were right.
It makes no sense to keep this place.
It's not even a day yet
and I can't stand it.
I'll find someone to look after it
until we sell it.
Then I'll leave too.
Apparently,
even Mom didn't like the house, right?
Honestly,
I don't really know what Mom liked.
Sometimes I feel like
I didn't really know her at all.
Bro, thanks for driving us
to the bus station.
No problem.
I don't think they have any taxis here.
I'll get a massage once we're home.
Bro?
Don't. Just don't.
Look around you.
Your mother would have not wanted
you lynched by an angry mob.
They think it's your mother's doing.
- But Mom is dead.
- They don't care.
Hari, let's go or we might miss the bus.
The bus won't go anywhere.
There's a storm in the next city.
All the exits are blocked.
The storm is to keep us here.
For the harvest.
Well, listen to me.
I have had enough of this shit.
Give them a path.
Make way.
Ma'am, make way.
And the airport is quite far.
It's okay.
Just one more day.
What's the big deal?
Did you notice anything strange
about Mrs. Hesti when we saw her?
No.
Hey, kid?
What are you doing here?
Kid!
Kid!
Kid!
Kid!
Kid!
Kid!
Kid, this isn't funny anymore!
Kid.
Stay here and praise me as you should.
Hey, bro. Are you okay?
I saw you running over the backyard
and thought you were chasing someone.
The kid
What kid?
- I didn't see anyone.
- The boy. He was here.
What's this doing here?
Adi, don't Adi!
So ugly.
Look at this, bro.
It's quite creepy
to find this in a forest.
It looks like the sculptures on temples.
- Right?
- Yes, similar.
Bro, are you sure you're okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
Let's head back.
It's getting dark
and this place is creepy.
I'd rather stay
in your creepy house than out here.
I agree.
Let's go.
Why do you suddenly want to stay?
Adi!
Your brother is all alone here.
We should have never thought of going.
Hari will be fine.
Why are you suddenly changing your mind?
I want to go home, Adi!
I can't stand it here anymore.
What's wrong with you and this place?
It's actually nice here.
Did you forget what we saw yesterday?
You're just overreacting.
Whatever.
Adi.
Good morning.
Morning.
What happened with you guys?
I decided
to stay here with you.
You don't have to.
I appreciate your concern,
but I'm really fine.
Eka, on the other hand, isn't.
Don't worry.
She'll come around.
- Hey, the way you smile is--
- Actually,
I feel quite comfortable
living here.
Your smile is quite creepy, man.
It's frightening.
Smiling is good.
For human beings.
I'm
I'm going out.
I'll ask Eka to join me.
Hopefully it calms her down.
Eka?
Eka!
Give me a moment.
I'm going to get some coffee.
Want to come with me?
I need some time alone.
Are you sure?
Kid.
Two instant noodles,
coffee, and batteries.
Thank you, kid.
Mom says not to talk to you.
Hari.
Why are you still here?
What does that megalith have to do
with the suicide cases in this village?
What do you know about the stone?
I saw one in the forest.
It means he has found you.
What do you mean?
There are many megaliths, not just one.
They're very old.
Older than humans.
It belongs to ancient deities.
Back in the day,
people built temples
where megaliths were found
to worship ancient deities.
This is getting interesting.
Do you have coffee?
When humans found religion.
They forgot this old custom.
But the deity did not forget.
Every year he takes human lives
in the same month.
The harvest.
The sacrifice will hang themselves.
Breaking the connection
between mind and heart.
Between man and God.
Look,
usually a demon
is the cause of any horror story.
This is the first time
I'm hearing it with gods.
I know you don't believe me.
Exactly like your father.
You knew Dad?
I know your whole family.
All this is connected to your family.
Hari.
Your ancestors made a pact
with him a long time ago.
In return for worshipping him,
he doesn't hurt your family.
You better shut up.
Your mother knew that the god
needed a successor to replace your mother
because you are an adult.
- Let go of my hand.
- That's why your mother killed herself,
- 80, you don't come here, for your safety.
- Let go of my hand.
Let go of my hand or I'll hit you.
Take your sister away from here.
So that your mother's sacrifice
is not in vain.
Mom?
Adi.
Praise me and I will be saved.
Believe me and I will be saved.
Know me and I will be saved.
Praise me and I will be saved.
Where is Adi?
I woke up and couldn't find him.
I heard something
and I thought he was with you.
He was here earlier.
He was here earlier.
Hari, where's Adi?
- Hari, we need to find him.
- Yes.
Okay.
Be careful, Eka.
Wait.
Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
- Adi.
- Eka, wait!
Adi.
Adi.
Adi!
Adi.
Adi.
It's okay.
Adi. Hey.
How did I get here?
I'm not sure.
Let's get you home now.
Eka, help him.
- Adi.
- Come on, Adi.
Come on.
Be careful.
Adi, drink first.
Slowly.
How are you feeling?
Can you recall what happened?
You
What?
I see a torch.
And people.
Big fireball.
The
The shape
The shape
Strange shape,
like a human.
But it's not.
It
- It--
- 1?
It told me
Who's it?
It wants you here
Who's it?
- Who's it?
- It'll make you bow.
Adi! Hey!
Adi.
You both leave at first light, okay?
Nothing makes sense anymore.
Adi.
- You're coming with us?
- I'll catch up. Trust me.
- But, Hari--
- Trust me.
Trust me.
Adi, rest now.
Come on. Adi.
Adi
Adi, let's get some sleep.
Adi.
Adi.
Hey.
Listen to me.
Everything will be all right.
Come on.
Come on, Adi.
- Eka.
- Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
Eka.
They're here.
Don't sell this house.
Just burn it.
Burn everything to the ground, Hari.
Eka.
I will follow as soon as possible.
Understand?
If there's anything you need, call me.
CERTIFICATE
You don't want to read it first?
No need.
It's all yours.
I told you the place is cursed.
Damned.
I hope you can behave politely
just like a normal human being.
I don't need to hear about curses anymore.
All of this, it's yours now.
That's all then.
Yes.
That is all.
If you want to spend the night here,
the room is still clean.
I'd rather not.
Whatever.
Hari.
But it seems I have to.
The streets are too dangerous to drive.
Yes.
We need to clean the house.
From whatever it is your mother did here.
Qibla.
Where is the gibla?
Don't you know the gibla?
It's on "Gogel."
I can try to "Gogel" it.
Where is gibla?
Uncle.
What are you doing?
Hey.
Look, before you say anything,
I know you don't believe in all this.
For you, this is all some crazy ritual.
But believe me, I want us to be safe.
So even if you don't believe,
let me do my thing.
So some incense is supposed to save us?
Yes.
From what, uncle?
From all of the curses.
Did they teach you this in religion?
Of course, not!
I'm religious but I'm no shaman
like your mother!
Uncle.
I know you hated her,
but this is not the time and place--
Hari.
I'm sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry for your loss.
I hope your brother-in-law goes to heaven.
Thank you.
I've checked it on "Gogel."
What?
I checked it online on "Gogel."
Google.
Whatever.
They wrote that any negative energy
can be cleaned with incense.
As long as we believe.
Hari.
I'm actually
scared, you know.
I'm scared too.
How about we talk the whole night through?
So we don't have to sleep.
I'm not that scared.
I'm really tired.
And I want to leave all this behind
in the morning.
Good night.
Hey, Hari!
Hari!
Hari!
Crap!
Crap.
Eka.
Eka?
Eka.
Eka!
Eka, open the door!
Eka!
Eka!
Now you may leave.
Eka?
Sit there.
Wake up, Eka.
I know this is not you.
Wake up, Eka.
Praise me and I will be saved.
Believe me and I will be saved.
Know me and I will be saved.
I will seek help, Eka.
Trust me!
- I need help!
- Hari?
He's dead She did it
I can't call the cops.
I believe you now.
Please, sir. Eka is in danger.
Hari. You have to go right now.
- Leave this place now!
- I can't,
Eka, my sister, is over there!
I won't leave her!
It's too late to help her.
No.
Fuck.
- You said I'm the oldest child?
- Hari.
Why not me? Why go after her?
It can't possess you,
you're supposed to be the servant
by your own will, the firstborn.
Your sister is not.
If I take her away from here,
can she be saved?
I don't know.
It's worth trying.
It will not be that simple.
It's powerful.
You told me it can't possess me.
You told me that!
Maybe I'm also the only one
who has a chance to fight it.
I'll finish what my mother started.
Once and for all.
Hari.
She was right here.
Eka?
Hari.
Let's focus on finding your sister.
I'll take care of your uncle's body later.
I think we both know where she is.
Hari, that thing will not help you.
- Eka.
- It's not her.
Praise me and I will be saved.
Believe me and I will be saved.
Know me and I will be saved.
Let go of my sister.
I'm already here.
Take me!
Then you know what you must do.
I will do whatever you want. Please
Please let my sister go!
Prove it.
Let her die!
No!
Mr. Darno.
Help me!
This is merely a human body,
filled with sin.
Circling around life and death,
bound by time.
This is merely a human body,
filled with sin.
Circling around life and death,
bound by time.
This is merely a human body,
filled with sin.
Circling around life and death,
bound by time.
- Hari.
- Eka.
Eka, I got you.
Eka.
Hari!
Mr. Darno.
Eka.
- Hari.
- Eka.
Hari.
Eka.
Hari!
You can't run from here.
Eka!
I know you're in there, Eka. Fight it!
Eka.
Fight it, Eka!
I know you're in there, Eka.
- Hari.
- Eka.
Eka.
Eka.
Eka.
Hari
Don't
Sir, don't.
Eka.
Please don't. I will praise you.
Don't
Hari
Eka.
Hari?
Hari.
Do not come here.
ALREADY HAD YOUR DINNER?
SHOULD I SEND SOME SOUP?
I ALREADY ATE. DON'T WORRY.
ADI SAID DON'T STAY SINGLE FOR TOO LONG,
SO SOMEONE CAN COOK FOR YOU.
I CAN HIRE HELP
IF I NEED SOMEONE TO COOK FOR ME.
I'M GOING TO CHARGE MY PHONE AND SLEEP.
HAVE TO WORK EARLY TOMORROW.
GOOD NIGHT.
They should change it.
But I called it jinn.
- Another dimension, right?
- Yes.
So in the end,
it's all about supernatural beings.
Are those supernatural beings--
What's the difference
between them and aliens?
- Or perhaps--
- No.
They are different.
- I think they are the same.
- No.
But I believe that we are aliens.
The jinn and such things
are about energies
that we can't see with naked eyes.
But aliens
Do not come here.
Do not come here.
Do not come here.
Eka?
Sorry for last night.
It was just a dream.
What do you want to drink?
Love?
Is that Hari?
Sorry for last night.
- Coffee?
- Yes, sure.
- Love?
- No, thanks.
Okay then.
It's so strange.
I didn't see Mom for almost two years.
Then I dreamed of her.
Yes.
The dream felt so real, Hari.
Mom hanged herself in front of my eyes.
Love, you sure don't want
something to drink?
Okay then. I'll continue tidying up.
Sorry to interrupt your work.
It's fine.
I've been trying to call Mom
since this morning,
but she's not picking up.
Yes. Me too. So many times.
But you know the signal
is really bad over there.
If only Dad were alive,
he would know how is Mom doing.
Eka.
I had the same dream.
I saw Mom in the forest.
She hanged herself.
And she said--
"Do not come here."
It's Mom.
Mom?
No, it's your uncle, Rahman.
Listen, I'm calling to tell you
that your Mom committed suicide,
by hanging herself.
The villagers don't want to get involved.
So tomorrow we must proceed
with the funeral by ourselves.
I prepared everything for tomorrow.
You and your sister should be there.
Are we there yet?
Not yet. Just stopping for directions.
- Use the GPS.
- There's no signal here.
- Should I ask her?
- No, I got this.
- Excuse me.
- Yes, son.
I cannot believe I'm back here.
Now I understand why Dad left this place.
There is nothing here.
It's okay, love
We're doing this for your mom.
I promise. We won't be here long.
Thank you, ma'am.
Wait.
Why is a good-looking man like you
looking for a graveyard?
It's my mom's funeral today.
We're heading there.
- Thank you.
- Wait.
Son.
Are you Ratih's boy?
She should've been burned, not buried!
- Why is she angry at you?
- Who knows.
What did she say?
The graveyard is still further east.
How do you know which way is east?
Eka.
Let me introduce him to you. Mr. Ken.
This is Mr. Ken,
the grave keeper.
This is Mrs. Hesti, your mom's friend.
And that is Mr.--
- Mr. Darno.
- Mr. Darno.
Oh, right
I am so sorry for your loss.
Don't hesitate to come over to my house.
- Thank you.
- I have to go now.
Yes.
These are the only ones
who care for your mom.
What kind of funeral is that?
- It is not honorable.
- I know.
But you must know, Eka.
The villagers really despise your mom.
They labeled her as a shaman.
That's why I can't give her
a proper burial.
- But--
- Enough, Eka!
If you and Hari truly care about her,
you should've been there for her.
Hari.
Do you still remember your mother's house?
Let's meet there.
There is something I need to tell you.
Before I forget,
the cost for this funeral is
one million rupiah.
Just transfer it to my bank account.
It doesn't look that creepy.
Right?
Check the inside first before commenting.
Adi.
Hold on, love.
Do we have to spend the night here?
Did you see any hotels on our way?
We have no choice.
It was your idea to join us.
I don't want to be here any longer either.
One night is more than enough.
Come here.
It's actually cold here.
- Is it?
- Yes.
You go first.
Let's go.
This is so cool, bro.
This house belongs to my mother.
It always has.
Your mother had lived here. That's true.
But this house never belonged to her.
We inherited it both
when your grandmother died.
I let her live here
because she wanted to stay.
How can you sell it
if you both inherited it?
- Hari--
- Now hold on a moment.
If there was a will,
how come we never heard of it?
I'm pretty sure dad would've told us.
Hari.
Tell me,
since when did you care about this house?
Last time I spoke to your mother,
she said you did not see her
for a year and a half.
And now you suddenly care
about this house.
What the hell, kid?
I know for a fact that you
weren't close to Mom either.
So don't pretend to be.
Hari
I was not close to your mother.
It's true.
For the same reason,
your father left her here.
Because your mother
made a pact with the devil.
She did things that I never want to know.
No one in our family wants to know.
That's why nobody was close to her.
Go ask around in the village.
They knew what she did.
You know that all of it
was just superstitious bullshit.
She didn't have friends
because she chose not to.
She drove us away.
Okay?
You might look like a big shot,
but your mindset is still like a peasant.
Whoa! You're acting high and mighty.
You're a city boy now?
Sell this place! Then give me my share!
Get rid of it.
It brings shame to our family.
And I'm the one
to carry that shame, not you!
I want this cursed place
gone once and for all.
Just you know, Hari.
I couldn't care less
what you think about me.
You're no better
than your lost and godless father!
Infidel!
Get out.
Whoa
You're all big guys now?
- Hari.
- Not now.
- Hari, he was right.
- Not now!
If not now, when?
Since when did we care about this house?
We both know that we wouldn't live here.
It's the only thing left of Mom.
And you want to sell it just like that?
And give half the money to that bastard?
Yes!
I don't care about the money
and I don't care about the house.
Guys!
You don't have to decide this tonight.
Come on
Your mom just died.
There's still time
to discuss all this tomorrow.
You're right.
Love?
Okay.
I'm going to get changed.
She's really sad,
but she doesn't show it.
I know.
She always acts strong in front of me.
I think Eka is right.
We weren't close with Mom for a reason.
And the house means nothing to us
other than pain.
Still, I feel guilty that she died.
Especially like this.
Don't do that to yourself.
You couldn't possibly know
she would commit suicide.
Maybe, it's because I wasn't around.
What was your uncle blabbering about?
Eka never told you?
She did.
I mean, I know that your mom
was obsessed with this magic,
ritual, and stuff.
And that she sometimes would go
and disappear in the forest alone, but
Pact with the devil.
I mean, that is new to me.
Just a bunch of superstitious crap,
nothing more.
Dad once told me
that she was quite normal back then.
It all started after I was born.
Things just snowballed after Eka's birth.
Let me tell you.
The village people here
believe that Mom practices black magic.
They believed that Mom summoned
some kind of fire red ball
like a falling star every year.
After that, people start
hanging themselves in the village.
So they believe it's a curse.
They call it the harvest.
The harvest?
They claimed it is Mom's doing,
and that the dead souls
would give her power.
But no one really dies, right?
They do, actually.
Statistically, this area has
the highest suicide rate in the country.
So it's true?
Well, only if you're not educated
and superstitious,
you'll believe it's a curse.
But I know it's not.
It's an economical problem.
You saw it too, right?
People here are poor.
The village isn't doing any better.
Infrastructure is bad.
We don't even get a proper signal here.
But no one wants to hear that.
They want a scapegoat
and who better than the crazy woman
dancing in the forest.
Wait
So the village people accused your mom?
Yes, that's why my father left.
Their relationship didn't do well.
Mom is already crazy as hell.
She chose to dance in the forest
rather than take care of her children.
Are you done changing clothes?
Eka.
Why do you look pale?
What?
What happened?
Do I look pale?
Well, Hari just told me about
the harvest.
Oh, that.
"Oh, that."
So you knew about it?
When were you planning to tell me?
Do you want me to wet my pants?
I already told you not to come.
You should've listened
to the daughter of a shaman.
The daughter of a shaman?
Embracing your heritage now?
Bro.
If you think
the story of my mom is creepy,
you should hear the stories
of our grandmother.
He's right.
She was a real shaman.
But evil.
The worst.
What the fuck?
What the
So you are scared
of the sound of the clock!
Okay. At least, I'm gentle enough
to admit that I'm scared.
It's okay.
- Really.
- Just a little though.
Cleaning up already?
Yes.
I couldn't sleep well,
so I thought I would start early.
I'm also not sure
what to do with all this stuff.
Where are you going so early?
The village.
To look for a caretaker for the house.
Maybe you should ask Mrs. Hesti.
The lady from the funeral yesterday.
I think she is a good person.
Maybe the only one who likes Mom here.
She wanted us to visit her
before we leave.
I don't know
if I should feel bad about this.
About my feelings.
Because I don't really miss Mom.
I know.
I feel the same.
I just feel bad
because I didn't get to know her better.
You want to come?
Get out of here?
Come on.
- You're still listening to that old crap?
- What?
Still listening to that old song.
Nineties music. Those were the days.
The days with no smartphones,
laptops, and bad fashion.
Where are you guys going?
The village. Change of scenery.
You'll be okay by yourself?
I'm fine.
Take care, guys.
- Excuse me, sir.
- Yes?
Could you tell me
where Mrs. Hesti's house is?
- Mrs. Hesti?
- Yes.
Her house is next to the village gate.
- Okay, thank you.
- You're welcome.
That's Mr. Darno.
Mom's friend too.
Yes?
Mr. Darno?
I'm
I know who you are.
Can we come in?
What do you want?
Sir
We are looking for someone
who could take care of our mom's house.
Why?
Maybe,
Mom would have liked us to keep it,
but we live in Jakarta. So--
No.
She wouldn't have liked it.
What?
Leave the house and leave this place.
You hear me?
Leave this place!
I see why he was Mom's friend.
Let's go.
You want to leave the village?
Let's go back to Mom's house.
Neither of you has her looks.
Ma'am, we are actually here
to talk about the house.
We would like to keep it.
But we would need a caretaker.
Could you recommend someone?
Why?
Why would you want to keep it?
We're still not sure,
at least for the time being.
Maybe Mom would've liked it if we kept it.
I'm not sure she would.
Your mother
would not have wanted you here.
You're the second person
to tell me that today.
Did she say anything before she died?
No.
It was all so sudden.
It will be hard to find someone
to take care of the house.
The villagers are quite afraid
of your mother.
It doesn't have to be someone
from the village.
We just want the house
to be in good hands.
While we figure out the situation.
I'll ask around. There should be someone.
Thank you.
That's my husband and my son.
You need to leave now.
It was nice of you to stop by.
Yes, we are also in a hurry.
- Thank you for your help.
- Yes.
Excuse us.
Ma'am, did she really say nothing
before she died?
She would have never hanged herself.
I think the curse
of pulung gantung got her.
She knew it would. She told me about it.
Mom.
Ali
He is sick today.
Go inside.
What do you think you're doing?
That old witch is dead
because of those two!
Why would you let them in?
Stupid!
What are you reading?
How long were you standing there?
Long enough to see you read this crap.
I don't know what I'm reading.
Is it because of what Mrs. Hesti said?
Yes.
Why would she even say
something like that?
No idea.
Hari.
Yes?
We need to talk.
I understand
that you have to be here
while you figure things out.
But I cannot stay here for one more day.
I already checked
the bus schedule.
There is one tomorrow morning.
I packed most of Mom's things.
And I'll bring it all to Jakarta.
I just want to get out of here.
I really want to try
and keep good memories of Mom.
But
this place just makes it impossible.
It's okay.
- You're sure?
- Yes.
You were right.
It makes no sense to keep this place.
It's not even a day yet
and I can't stand it.
I'll find someone to look after it
until we sell it.
Then I'll leave too.
Apparently,
even Mom didn't like the house, right?
Honestly,
I don't really know what Mom liked.
Sometimes I feel like
I didn't really know her at all.
Bro, thanks for driving us
to the bus station.
No problem.
I don't think they have any taxis here.
I'll get a massage once we're home.
Bro?
Don't. Just don't.
Look around you.
Your mother would have not wanted
you lynched by an angry mob.
They think it's your mother's doing.
- But Mom is dead.
- They don't care.
Hari, let's go or we might miss the bus.
The bus won't go anywhere.
There's a storm in the next city.
All the exits are blocked.
The storm is to keep us here.
For the harvest.
Well, listen to me.
I have had enough of this shit.
Give them a path.
Make way.
Ma'am, make way.
And the airport is quite far.
It's okay.
Just one more day.
What's the big deal?
Did you notice anything strange
about Mrs. Hesti when we saw her?
No.
Hey, kid?
What are you doing here?
Kid!
Kid!
Kid!
Kid!
Kid!
Kid!
Kid, this isn't funny anymore!
Kid.
Stay here and praise me as you should.
Hey, bro. Are you okay?
I saw you running over the backyard
and thought you were chasing someone.
The kid
What kid?
- I didn't see anyone.
- The boy. He was here.
What's this doing here?
Adi, don't Adi!
So ugly.
Look at this, bro.
It's quite creepy
to find this in a forest.
It looks like the sculptures on temples.
- Right?
- Yes, similar.
Bro, are you sure you're okay?
Yes, I'm fine.
Let's head back.
It's getting dark
and this place is creepy.
I'd rather stay
in your creepy house than out here.
I agree.
Let's go.
Why do you suddenly want to stay?
Adi!
Your brother is all alone here.
We should have never thought of going.
Hari will be fine.
Why are you suddenly changing your mind?
I want to go home, Adi!
I can't stand it here anymore.
What's wrong with you and this place?
It's actually nice here.
Did you forget what we saw yesterday?
You're just overreacting.
Whatever.
Adi.
Good morning.
Morning.
What happened with you guys?
I decided
to stay here with you.
You don't have to.
I appreciate your concern,
but I'm really fine.
Eka, on the other hand, isn't.
Don't worry.
She'll come around.
- Hey, the way you smile is--
- Actually,
I feel quite comfortable
living here.
Your smile is quite creepy, man.
It's frightening.
Smiling is good.
For human beings.
I'm
I'm going out.
I'll ask Eka to join me.
Hopefully it calms her down.
Eka?
Eka!
Give me a moment.
I'm going to get some coffee.
Want to come with me?
I need some time alone.
Are you sure?
Kid.
Two instant noodles,
coffee, and batteries.
Thank you, kid.
Mom says not to talk to you.
Hari.
Why are you still here?
What does that megalith have to do
with the suicide cases in this village?
What do you know about the stone?
I saw one in the forest.
It means he has found you.
What do you mean?
There are many megaliths, not just one.
They're very old.
Older than humans.
It belongs to ancient deities.
Back in the day,
people built temples
where megaliths were found
to worship ancient deities.
This is getting interesting.
Do you have coffee?
When humans found religion.
They forgot this old custom.
But the deity did not forget.
Every year he takes human lives
in the same month.
The harvest.
The sacrifice will hang themselves.
Breaking the connection
between mind and heart.
Between man and God.
Look,
usually a demon
is the cause of any horror story.
This is the first time
I'm hearing it with gods.
I know you don't believe me.
Exactly like your father.
You knew Dad?
I know your whole family.
All this is connected to your family.
Hari.
Your ancestors made a pact
with him a long time ago.
In return for worshipping him,
he doesn't hurt your family.
You better shut up.
Your mother knew that the god
needed a successor to replace your mother
because you are an adult.
- Let go of my hand.
- That's why your mother killed herself,
- 80, you don't come here, for your safety.
- Let go of my hand.
Let go of my hand or I'll hit you.
Take your sister away from here.
So that your mother's sacrifice
is not in vain.
Mom?
Adi.
Praise me and I will be saved.
Believe me and I will be saved.
Know me and I will be saved.
Praise me and I will be saved.
Where is Adi?
I woke up and couldn't find him.
I heard something
and I thought he was with you.
He was here earlier.
He was here earlier.
Hari, where's Adi?
- Hari, we need to find him.
- Yes.
Okay.
Be careful, Eka.
Wait.
Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
- Adi.
- Eka, wait!
Adi.
Adi.
Adi!
Adi.
Adi.
It's okay.
Adi. Hey.
How did I get here?
I'm not sure.
Let's get you home now.
Eka, help him.
- Adi.
- Come on, Adi.
Come on.
Be careful.
Adi, drink first.
Slowly.
How are you feeling?
Can you recall what happened?
You
What?
I see a torch.
And people.
Big fireball.
The
The shape
The shape
Strange shape,
like a human.
But it's not.
It
- It--
- 1?
It told me
Who's it?
It wants you here
Who's it?
- Who's it?
- It'll make you bow.
Adi! Hey!
Adi.
You both leave at first light, okay?
Nothing makes sense anymore.
Adi.
- You're coming with us?
- I'll catch up. Trust me.
- But, Hari--
- Trust me.
Trust me.
Adi, rest now.
Come on. Adi.
Adi
Adi, let's get some sleep.
Adi.
Adi.
Hey.
Listen to me.
Everything will be all right.
Come on.
Come on, Adi.
- Eka.
- Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
Adi.
Eka.
They're here.
Don't sell this house.
Just burn it.
Burn everything to the ground, Hari.
Eka.
I will follow as soon as possible.
Understand?
If there's anything you need, call me.
CERTIFICATE
You don't want to read it first?
No need.
It's all yours.
I told you the place is cursed.
Damned.
I hope you can behave politely
just like a normal human being.
I don't need to hear about curses anymore.
All of this, it's yours now.
That's all then.
Yes.
That is all.
If you want to spend the night here,
the room is still clean.
I'd rather not.
Whatever.
Hari.
But it seems I have to.
The streets are too dangerous to drive.
Yes.
We need to clean the house.
From whatever it is your mother did here.
Qibla.
Where is the gibla?
Don't you know the gibla?
It's on "Gogel."
I can try to "Gogel" it.
Where is gibla?
Uncle.
What are you doing?
Hey.
Look, before you say anything,
I know you don't believe in all this.
For you, this is all some crazy ritual.
But believe me, I want us to be safe.
So even if you don't believe,
let me do my thing.
So some incense is supposed to save us?
Yes.
From what, uncle?
From all of the curses.
Did they teach you this in religion?
Of course, not!
I'm religious but I'm no shaman
like your mother!
Uncle.
I know you hated her,
but this is not the time and place--
Hari.
I'm sorry for your loss.
I'm sorry for your loss.
I hope your brother-in-law goes to heaven.
Thank you.
I've checked it on "Gogel."
What?
I checked it online on "Gogel."
Google.
Whatever.
They wrote that any negative energy
can be cleaned with incense.
As long as we believe.
Hari.
I'm actually
scared, you know.
I'm scared too.
How about we talk the whole night through?
So we don't have to sleep.
I'm not that scared.
I'm really tired.
And I want to leave all this behind
in the morning.
Good night.
Hey, Hari!
Hari!
Hari!
Crap!
Crap.
Eka.
Eka?
Eka.
Eka!
Eka, open the door!
Eka!
Eka!
Now you may leave.
Eka?
Sit there.
Wake up, Eka.
I know this is not you.
Wake up, Eka.
Praise me and I will be saved.
Believe me and I will be saved.
Know me and I will be saved.
I will seek help, Eka.
Trust me!
- I need help!
- Hari?
He's dead She did it
I can't call the cops.
I believe you now.
Please, sir. Eka is in danger.
Hari. You have to go right now.
- Leave this place now!
- I can't,
Eka, my sister, is over there!
I won't leave her!
It's too late to help her.
No.
Fuck.
- You said I'm the oldest child?
- Hari.
Why not me? Why go after her?
It can't possess you,
you're supposed to be the servant
by your own will, the firstborn.
Your sister is not.
If I take her away from here,
can she be saved?
I don't know.
It's worth trying.
It will not be that simple.
It's powerful.
You told me it can't possess me.
You told me that!
Maybe I'm also the only one
who has a chance to fight it.
I'll finish what my mother started.
Once and for all.
Hari.
She was right here.
Eka?
Hari.
Let's focus on finding your sister.
I'll take care of your uncle's body later.
I think we both know where she is.
Hari, that thing will not help you.
- Eka.
- It's not her.
Praise me and I will be saved.
Believe me and I will be saved.
Know me and I will be saved.
Let go of my sister.
I'm already here.
Take me!
Then you know what you must do.
I will do whatever you want. Please
Please let my sister go!
Prove it.
Let her die!
No!
Mr. Darno.
Help me!
This is merely a human body,
filled with sin.
Circling around life and death,
bound by time.
This is merely a human body,
filled with sin.
Circling around life and death,
bound by time.
This is merely a human body,
filled with sin.
Circling around life and death,
bound by time.
- Hari.
- Eka.
Eka, I got you.
Eka.
Hari!
Mr. Darno.
Eka.
- Hari.
- Eka.
Hari.
Eka.
Hari!
You can't run from here.
Eka!
I know you're in there, Eka. Fight it!
Eka.
Fight it, Eka!
I know you're in there, Eka.
- Hari.
- Eka.
Eka.
Eka.
Eka.
Hari
Don't
Sir, don't.
Eka.
Please don't. I will praise you.
Don't
Hari
Eka.
Hari?
Hari.