Levitating

A young man in a bright blue shirt plays a wind instrument while walking toward the camera. A lively crowd behind him raises their arms in an outdoor setting.

Latas Village, a small suburban area, is known for its traditional trance parties, a long-standing ritual and form of entertainment passed down through generations where participants become possessed by the spirit of various beings.

When the sacred spring where the spirit-channelers seek spirits is facing an impending eviction, 20-year-old Bayu becomes determined to become a lead spirit-channeler himself so he can lead a grand fundraising party to buy back the spring and protect his community's traditions. But along the way, Bayu discovers that ambition alone is not enough to make him a true spirit channeler, or to save the village he calls home.

This genre-bending coming-of-age story turned psychedelic horror film from Indonesian director and screenwriter Wregas Bhanuteja offers a totally unique cinematic experience that is both culturally specific and universally resonant.

In Indonesian with English subtitles. Part of our "Worth a Watch" series. Courtesy: Surprise H Films

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