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Riwayat Ceti
Ceti is a woman from Bogor who is experiencing financial difficulties during the COVID-19 pandemic. Her clothing kiosk in Bogor Market was forced to close. Her husband, who works as an online loan debt collector, cannot collect debts from people who had lost their jobs, and her son asks for a smartphone to go to online school. Inadvertently, she finds a solution to her problems when she collects a debt from the family of someone who recently died.
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Plot Summary
A young man returns to his village to uncover the truth behind a series of mysterious deaths linked to a mythical sea creature. As he delves deeper, he confronts his own past and the secrets the community has long held.
Critical Reception
Riwayat Ceti received a mixed to positive reception, with praise for its atmospheric horror and unique folklore elements, though some critics noted pacing issues.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its effective blend of supernatural horror and human drama.
Applauded for its visual style and grounding in local mythology.
Some viewers found the narrative to be somewhat predictable in its later stages.
Google audience: Audience reviews were generally positive, with many appreciating the film's unique cultural perspective on horror and its suspenseful build-up.
Fun Fact
The creature design in Riwayat Ceti draws heavily from traditional Malay folklore, specifically the legend of the 'Orang Minyak' and sea spirits.
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