It lies behind the shrubs
Filled with treacherous thorns
Dina, why haven't you set the table?
Yes, just a minute.
Many beetles meet their doom
The thorns become their tomb
Oh what a shame
You gave your heart
What is this good smell? The chicken stew or you?
- You startled me, Dear. - Are you surprised or excited?
Oh my god! Father, Mother. Act your age.
I don't want another brother.
See? You should be more like your mother.
She's quick, skillful, a good cook.
At her age, your mother still looks beautiful.
Nowadays, boys are into girls with insight.
Cooking is not a big deal, just order takeout.
Why is that?
Can you gain any insight
from reading detective novels every day?
Of course I do. They say life is full of mysteries.
Now, it is a detective's job to solve those mysteries.
Where is Andi? He must've gotten caught in the rain.
Let him be, he's a big boy.
I'm sure he'll be back soon.
Oh, you.
Mother, tell that brother of mine
not to ride his bike too fast, especially in rainy season like this.
Yesterday, he almost got hit by another bike.
Honey!
Din, call the village chief. Now!
Honey!
Dear God! Honey!
Din, hurry!
Hurry!
Honey!
Father!
Honey!
- Honey! - Father!
Father!
- Thank you, sir. - Thank you.
Thank you, sir.
Mother.
Stop staring blankly like that, you'll get possessed.
Din.
You know.
For 40 days after a funeral...
...a person's spirit still lingers.
That means...
Your father is still with us.
Excuse me, ma'am.
My sickle is no longer sharp.
I need to get a replacement from my house.
All right.
Oh, right, sir.
Did you finish repairing my room's leaky ceiling?
I did, yesterday.
All right.
Mother, why do we need someone else to fix the house?
Tell that brother of mine to do it.
You spoil him too much.
Besides, he should take Father's role.
It's all right, Din.
He came to me looking for work.
No harm in helping people.
Come in, Num.
Who's he with?
Mother.
Mother. This is Hanum.
Hanum.
I just cooked dinner.
Why don't you join us?
There was once a story
Turn it off, Andi!
I don't want to hear it!
What's wrong, Mother? It's a good song.
I'm trying to make this house lively again.
It's been quiet for too long.
It feels like a ghost house.
Andi, turn it off!
Why turn it off?
Huh? Oh.
This was my father's favorite song.
But Mother still can't stand hearing it.
Hanum,
- how did you two meet? - Why are you so curious?
Stop pretending to be a detective.
What's with you?
At the campus.
I cater meals for the cafeteria at Andi's campus.
Oh? What kind of meal?
Many kinds, ma'am.
Crispy chicken, steamed fish.
I also make cakes, sponges, pastels, things like that.
- You made them yourself? - With my mom.
Mother is also a great cook.
Next time, I'll bring some of my dishes, all right, ma'am?
Oh, right, Mother.
Hanum just moved here. Two months ago, right?
Oh really?
Ooh. A new student?
- You act quickly, don't you? - What are you saying?
It's like we're destined to meet, right, Num?
Oh, Dear.
Poor girl.
Really?
There now, stop bickering.
What's wrong, Mother?
It's nothing.
Come on, let's eat.
I'm jealous of your family.
Why?
Because we're noisy?
It's warm.
It used to be warmer when Father was still here.
What happened to your father?
Father...
Had a heart attack.
It was just a month ago.
So I still can't believe it happened.
Yeah, It's tough.
Especially for Mother.
Even now, Mother still can't let go of him.
In fact...
She stopped making chicken stew, my father's favorite dish.
She even refuses to wear the dress she wore the night my father died...
- Mother! - Ouch. Din.
Mother!
I'll help you up, Mother.
- What's wrong, Mother? Huh? - I don't know.
I suddenly felt a pain in my calf.
Goodness. How did it happen?
Andi.
Honey?
Get some rest, Mother.
Try to clear your mind.
Mister Salim.
Mister Salim!
Yes, ma'am?
Why is the ceiling in my room still leaking?
Didn't you fix it?
Right, I will fix it again.
- Peace be upon you. - And peace be upon you, too.
Mother.
- You're home early. - My professor didn't come, Mother.
Mother, please make me chicken stew.
I want some.
You know I don't make that anymore, Ndi.
Ndi?
Let's eat.
Andi?
Peace be upon you.
Mother?
Mother, It's me, Andi.
You...
You just came in?
Yes, I just got here.
What's wrong, Mother?
Somebody came in,
and he looked just like you.
Then he entered your room.
He asked me to make him chicken stew.
That can't be, Mother. I know you don't make that anymore.
Come here, Mother.
Come here.
I know you were just missing me. That's why you were like that.
Come.
See? There's nothing there.
Why don't you just get some rest, okay?
Hanum is coming,
bringing her dish.
So you don't have to cook anything.
What happened, Mother?
You don't have to stare at her like that.
Careful, you'll drool.
I'm seriously staring at my future wife.
Sheesh.
I made this especially for you, ma'am.
I'm experimenting with chicken soup.
But I always fail.
- You don't like it, ma'am? - It's not that.
Mother also made chicken soup,
but it spilled.
What a coincidence.
You should try this.
Do you like it, ma'am?
It's tasty.
You made it so well.
Wow, she's now a legitimate future wife, huh?
She has Mother's blessing.
Come try this.
"Layu Sebelum Berkembang"?
That's right! You're so smart.
Brother, your songs are too old. Play something else.
What are you saying?
If you can't guess, don't get upset.
Okay, next song.
- "Widuri". - You're right again.
Mother?
I think the storm is getting worse.
Let Hanum stay here tonight, Mother.
That's right, sis. It's dangerous traveling in stormy weather like this.
Yes.
Hanum should stay here tonight.
But don't forget to tell your mother.
Hanum can sleep in Andi's room.
That's right, sis. Let my brother sleep on the couch.
Your leg still hurts?
What's wrong, Mother?
Nothing.
I just feel like, since your father's been gone...
There have been many strange things happening.
What strange things?
It seems there are...
I'll get the lantern, Mother.
Mother, you're acting like a little girl.
Brother?
That's not funny!
What's wrong?
It's nothing.
Just a kid looking for attention.
Dina!
Mother.
Use this for her room.
Mother!
I'll write you a prescription...
for sedatives.
Some people still believe in shamans.
Please drink this, ma'am.
Din.
What did the doctor say?
I checked it again, ma'am.
The ceiling...
It's in good condition.
The roof isn't leaking either.
Even when it rains, the water should pass through.
Ma'am.
This is my last day working here.
I will tend to the front yard now.
What I preserve
Is everything that I deserve
These feelings of love
That you placed in my heart's trove
What I asked for
Is everything that I adore
Your smile makes me realize
That I'm in paradise
Radiant romance
In lovers each other's glance
Oh my yearning
Radiant romance
I see your mother still can't forget about your father.
Yeah,
it must be hard for her to lose him.
Yes,
Mother was my father's true love.
He gave her so much attention.
That means she's so special in his eyes.
How fortunate,
for your mother to have a husband like him.
Soon...
You too will be as fortunate as my mother.
You'll have me as a husband.
Sweet talker!
I should skip school tomorrow.
No. Don't skip class.
I don't like it.
I'm fine.
Mother.
We all miss Father.
But if we don't let go, he won't rest in peace, Mother.
And if you get sick, he'll be sad, Mother.
All right, Mother?
Mother, have a drink.
- Mother! - Mother!
Mother!
Her internal organs...
Throat, lungs, stomach...
Everything seems to be in order.
But why did my mother cough up blood, Doc?
Could be friction from the food.
She injured her throat, and she choked.
But, Doc, what about this?
This thing that came out of my mother's mouth?
It is possible that your mother is going through some hard times.
And sometimes, people act irrationally.
I see your mother still can't forget about your father.
Are you saying my mother is insane? She's trying to kill herself?
What are you doing, Dina?
I'm putting your clothes in. I just ironed them.
Tomorrow you'll go to school with your brother.
-But, Mother-- -No arguing.
This is the same piece of glass that came out of Mother.
And this one came out of Father, the one Mother has been hiding.
Din, you like to read detective stories, don't you?
That doesn't make you a detective.
The same thing that happened to Father is happening to Mother.
But Mother is still alive.
Mother knew something was wrong with Father's death.
That's why she's behaving strangely.
What's wrong with our family? This is not a common disease, Brother.
But you heard what the doctor said, didn't you?
Even the doctor can't explain why a piece of glass came out of Mother!
I don't believe in things like this!
If we don't trust the doctor, who should we trust?
Then when will you start believing?
When Mother dies?
Return all these to Mother's room now.
Before she finds out.
I'll think about what we should do.
It has been 20 years.
Now you've come back to me.
What happened, Sri?
Something strange is happening to me.
Nothing strange
for such an attractive woman as you, Sri.
Don't be offended.
It's the truth.
Everybody wants to look perfect.
They always envy...
other people who are perfect.
Your hand.
A hex.
Who did it?
It needs to be removed immediately.
This kind of thing
cannot be taken lightly.
Removed?
The person now...
wants you to die...
slowly.
Return it.
What is it, Num?
Ma'am?
Come inside, Num.
Have some porridge, ma'am.
You just get some rest.
Let me do the housework.
Jarwo.
Is she the one?
Jarwo!
Mother?
What happened, Mother?
Please tell me.
You get some rest, all right.
Eh? How's Mother?
She came home crying.
Her dress was torn, and there was blood all over her face and dress.
I asked where she was, but she wouldn't answer.
I'm scared, Brother.
What is this?
I suspect that someone put a curse on Mother.
What's with you, believing in things like that?
Brother! Listen to me! We should've taken Mother to...
To where, Din?
To that shaman Jarwo, is that it?
To that shaman Jarwo?
Let me tell you. Jarwo is dead, Din.
His house was burned down.
What's wrong with you?
Thank you for staying with my mother.
It's okay. If you need anything, just let me know.
Get rid of him!
Calm down!
I understand your worries very well.
But let us all think with a clear mind.
Jarwo here,
he hasn't been buried for more than a day.
That is sinful! Our sins!
Hey, Chief.
That shaman, when he was alive, he committed nothing but sins.
Now that he's dead, you want us to share his sins?
We, the villagers, refuse to have that heretic buried in our village.
Sacrilege!
Chief.
His corpse smells so foul.
- Calm down. - Chief.
He was a practitioner of witchcraft.
He worshipped the devil!
Despite our belief in this village...
even if we bury him, the earth won't accept his body.
He will rise again!
So you want Jarwo's corpse to be left out here? Is that it?
- Bury him away in the forest! - Bury him!
- Sir. - Yes, miss?
You know this address?
I'm sorry, I don't know it.
Sir, do you know this address?
- Ma'am? - She took my husband from me!
Are you all right?
She must die!
Kill her!
I'm thirsty.
Sorry for bothering you. I'm looking for my mother's friend.
Does she live here?
Here?
Sir! My mother is sick. She's desperate to see her friend.
Child.
About 20 years ago...
the owner of this house was chased away by the villagers.
Why chased away, Grandma?
During that time...
any troubles were surely related to values and morality.
Do you know who owned this house?
Her name was Laila.
Do you know where she went?
Grandma?
Please.
I really need your help.
Under the night light
I search for things out of my sight
I find myself flying
Trashed by a reality that murdered me
Inside my soul
I dream about you whole
I came to realize something
What are you waiting for, Sri?
Painful dignity that longs to end
Mother?
Jarwo.
He worshipped the devil!
Even if we bury him, the earth won't accept his body.
He will rise again!
I leave Mother to you, okay?
Yeah.
Hello?
My name is Rina, ma'am.
I got your number from the house at Terusan Agam.
I'd like to ask about renting your house, ma'am.
Who am I speaking...
Why are the windows barred, ma'am?
Hey! Ma'am! Wait!
I just need to ask something, all right?
Where did they bury the shaman?
My mother is being disturbed.
Jarwo died because of your mother!
My mother needs his help now, ma'am.
I need Jarwo to stop haunting my mother.
You're insane.
He's dead.
Where is the tomb, ma'am?
Go find it yourself.
In the forest.
God!
Mother.
Mother?
Mother!
No. Don't.
No. Don't!
It's your karma, Sri.
Do it now.
Mother?
Num, where's Mother?
In her room.
Mother?
Mother, open up! It's Andi!
- What is it, Ndi? - Mother!
Mother, open up!
Andi, Dina is...
What's wrong, Ndi?
Do it now!
Mother!
- Mother! - Where is she, Ndi?
What is happening to my family?
It's better that you stay away from this house for a while.
It's too horrifying here.
You can stay at my house.
But I can't leave this house without Mother.
We'll take Dina to my house first,
while we search for your mother.
Mom?
You're home so late, Num.
- Come in. - Excuse me, ma'am.
Yes.
We'll take Dina to the hospital tomorrow.
You should eat, so you don't get sick too.
Yes, thanks.
Here, the soup is ready.
Let's eat.
- Come on, Andi, don't be shy. - Yes, ma'am.
Thanks, ma'am.
Andi, are you sure, you're not reporting this to the police?
I don't know, ma'am.
I'm not sure what to say to the police.
I'm sorry.
Oh, it's fine.
I understand that these things are outside human common sense.
But I know people nowadays,
with their hubris.
Arrogant,
denying the existence of the supernatural.
Andi?
- Andi? - Huh?
- What? - What's wrong?
Din.
RATNA IS LEILA!
Hanum?
Oh, Andi.
What's wrong?
Ndi,
- what's wrong? - Num.
Num, listen to me.
I have to take Dina out of here right now.
Huh?
- Why? - Num.
- What's wrong with Dina? - I need to go now, okay?
Okay?
Num, please listen to me. You have to trust me, okay?
- Fine, let me ask my mom first, okay? - No, don't.
- No. - Huh?
What's going on, Ndi?
Just follow my words, okay?
It's locked.
The key's not here.
You have a spare key?
- Just a second. - Okay.
Num? Hurry.
There was once a story
A single stalk of a rose
Where are you going this late?
Filled with treacherous thorns
Hanum, come.
Where are you going?
No, I wasn't going anywhere, Ma.
Hanum.
Hey!
Where's my mother, Laila?
What are you two doing?
What did you do to my sister?
Where's my mother?
What did you do to my mother?
Laila, what did my mother do to you, huh?
Dear.
You think your mother is such a sweet woman? Huh?
You don't know what she did to me.
To my family.
It was early in my pregnancy.
I threw away all my dignity to see your mother...
because she was my best friend.
I only asked for what was rightfully mine.
Her love for Herman
had blinded her.
Your mother took Herman from me.
And you know what?
At that time, a pregnant woman without a husband
was considered despicable and a damnation in this village!
Those hypocrites chased me away from this village!
They considered me lower
than that cursed shaman Jarwo!
The one who helped your mother put a spell on my Herman!
And Hanum?
Hanum is Herman's child.
Your father's daughter.
Isn't she beautiful?
So all this time you...
Yes, Honey.
You have foolishly...
...placed your beloved mother under my care.
Allowing me to freely do anything
to make her suffer.
But why do you have to hurt Dina?
Dina is smarter than you.
She almost uncovered all of my secrets.
You witches! What did you do to my sister, huh?
Where's my mother, Laila?
Mother?
- Mother. - Andi?
Dina?
Sri...
You're at my house now.
Laila?
You still remember me?
And this is Hanum, my daughter.
How are you, ma'am?
Would you like to eat?
Or do you need me to feed you?
It's a shame that Herman is dead, right?
He can't see his whole family gathering right now.
Hanum...
Please release my children.
Don't do it, Laila!
Not my daughter!
Don't hurt my sister, Num.
Brother?
Mother?
Dina!
Stop it!
You witch!
Stop it!
No!
Laila, stop it!
Please don't, Laila!
No!
Don't!
Don't hurt my sister!
Don't hurt my sister! You witch!
Dear, the pain she suffers
is nothing compared to
the suffering that my daughter and I endured all this time.
Dina!
Dina.
I'm sorry.
Mom.
Stop it, Laila!
Huh?
Let go of my children!
Stop torturing her!
I'm sorry, Laila!
I'm truly sorry!
It's too late, Sri.
In fact, it's your turn now.
Soon, you can go along with that cursed shaman to his grave.
And you will enjoy being buried alive.
But let my children go.
You can no longer order me around.
Now I'm in charge.
Isn't that so, Dear?
Mother?
My dear Andi.
There's no need to look so glum.
Dear, are you all right?
Get up, child!
Mother?
Andi, no!
No!
What's wrong with this thing?
You wait here, okay?
Bring Mother home.
Mother!