MEN, CINEMA/FILMMAKING, SELF-DISCOVERY, WORK/LABOUR
For years, Gilang (Jourdy Pranata) has lived in the shadows of the film industry, playing nameless background characters. But when a horror movie shoot takes a terrifying turn and he’s kidnapped alongside the leading man, the heroine, and the director, fiction suddenly becomes reality. With the kidnappers demanding ransom and planning to end their lives, Gilang must rely on the unlikely skills he’s picked up from years of being “just an extra” — skills that might be his only chance at survival.
Ody Harahap is a prominent Indonesian film director and screenwriter, born on April 22, 1972, in Jakarta. Known for his versatility, Harahap has directed a range of films spanning comedy, romance, action, and drama, often blending genres to create engaging narratives.