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THIS FILM SHOWS SENSITIVE CONTENTS THAT COULD TRIGGER TRAUMA AND UNPLEASANTNESS

REMETUK VILLAGE, 1987

REMETUK VILLAGE BARN

Not going home yet?

Not yet.

- I have to get going. - Take care.

Ma'am!

Ma'am!

Ma'am!

I know when they're going to die.

The ability that still haunts me every day.

Life is never the same every time I see death one after the other,

without the ability to change their fate.

Siena!

I'm here, Win!

Na. Hurry up or else we'll be late.

I'll wait outside.

Okay.

The only thing I can do

is to live normally.

Or at least keep living,

while waiting to know when I'll die.

Tell them to wait, right?

Hey. Morning.

Morning!

How did you sleep?

She slept so well that she even overslept.

Really?

You don't have nightmares anymore?

Well, you know…

Do you want to tell me about it? After class?

Naya?

You're Naya, aren't you?

Nay…

I have something to talk about with you.

Nay, help me. Laras told me you can help.

Nay, you can help me.

- Sir, I'm sorry. - Nay, please.

- Nay… - Sorry.

- Help me, Nay. - Sorry.

- Security! - Please.

Nay…

Thanks, Yo.

That guy has been coming to the campus, lately.

I don't know why.

He only roams around here.

Sister?

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

I don't know who he is.

If we review what Freud said,

everyone actually has a death instinct…

or Thanatos.

In normal human conditions,

the impulse to hurt oneself, which is one of the manifestations,

Instincts Thanatos can be suppressed.

I'm still able to see when someone is going to die.

Karl Menninger also said something similar.

Karl said…

But there's nothing I can do.

Because…

someone's life and death…

Are God's pre-ordained destinies.

It can come from various sources, external or internal.

But if death is fate…

should we fear it?

I'm still scared.

Every time I see a death sign on someone…

it feels like a lingering memory.

Here's a book.

Read it.

It's about the perception of death.

Do you still take the pills from Dr. Feli?

She hasn't lowered the dosage?

Even when I take the pills…

I still have nightmares.

It's hard for me to sleep.

It's okay.

Siena.

We'll see each other at the next appointment, okay?

What else do you want?

Where's the realization of your promise, Nay?

You told me you could help us.

You're selfish.

You think you can run from death.

You're also a part of us.

Na, you took a long time.

I've been waiting for you by myself, you know.

Ryo is still in class. Let's go.

Let's go.

What will we eat after this, Na?

I'm still a bit hungry. Let's eat…

How diligent!

These educated students.

If every student was like this,

our country would be different.

- Am I right, Win? - Yo!

If you upload it to any social media, I'll sue you.

Who loves to upload things?

It's different.

This guy is so difficult.

You're so persistent. It's a bad habit.

It's different!

Sir, don't do it! Don't!

Sir, don't do it!

- Sir, no! - Sir!

- What's going on? - Call security!

- Sir! - That's so scary.

- Tell him to step back! - Help him!

Don't do it, sir! Help him…

Sir, don't do it!

What's he doing?

I don't think he's gonna…

Sister, who was that guy?

Nobody.

Sister, I didn't see a death sign on him.

You really don't know who he was?

Sister…

I told you everything,

but you never tell me anything.

- What are you hiding? - Nothing.

It's impossible for you not to have anything to do with him.

Why couldn't I see his death sign?

Do you think this is only a matter of when you can see someone's gonna die?

Isn't that what you want?

To be normal, just like me?

Not knowing when someone is gonna die?

Please…

I just want to be alone.

Siena?

Miss.

Is Sister Naya there?

She's on leave. Didn't she tell you?

Where did she go?

She went with the dead body from yesterday.

He was a friend from her village.

Here. Get this done.

Return it to me later.

EVEN IF LOTS OF PEOPLE CARE ABOUT US WHEN IT COMES TO DEATH

IT'S EACH PERSON'S OWN BUSINESS

Do you know where her village is?

Na, do you really want to go there?

Remetuk Village is far away, you know.

Sister Naya said she's only going back to her village.

You don't need to go after her.

Siena.

You don't need to panic.

Na.

Siena.

You don't understand.

Explain it, then.

Come on. Explain it to me.

I could see the sign of death

ever since I was in high school.

I know when someone will die.

Okay.

Okay.

Na, I'm serious.

I am serious, Yo.

Is there…

a sign of death on someone?

Whatever.

If you don't believe me, I don't care.

But one thing is for sure.

This is not a fun ability.

I'm tormented, Yo.

The things behind someone who is going to die…

I almost go insane every time I see someone who is going to die.

But…

I didn't see the sign on the guy who died yesterday.

But he still died.

And it feels like…

Sister Naya…

There are similarities between them.

Sister Naya has always been there for me in my darkest times.

And now…

I want to be there for her.

Yes.

I'm coming with you, then.

I don't want you to be alone.

Wait.

You two are going?

What about me?

This won't do. I'm coming, too.

I can only take you up to this point.

REMETUK VILLAGE

Excuse me, sir, ma'am.

Come and eat here.

- Come and eat here. - Take a seat, kids.

Why are they bringing him back?

I heard he died in Jakarta.

That's Seno. He was an elementary teacher. But he was a bit disturbed.

But he doesn't deserve this. Poor guy.

Those people over there are cruel.

It's none of our business.

The important thing is they provide a delicious rice supply.

It's great.

Here, have a bite.

The rice is so fluffy.

Remetuk rice.

- Remetuk? - Yes.

The three of us are going there.

Wait, you three are going to Remetuk village?

- We are. - What for?

During harvest season, the village is usually closed.

That's right. They're scared the land will be stepped on.

It's not good.

That's what they told us.

But we don't know what's true and what's not.

The important thing is their rice tastes good.

Enjoy your meal.

REMETUK VILLAGE

Hang on.

Hold some of my things. Help me.

Why do we keep riding this old bicycle everywhere?

It was bound to break down.

Why do you want to do it anyway, Uncle?

You insolent brat.

It's none of our business, Yo.

REMETUK VILLAGE BARN

Wow, here we are.

Finally, a lot of people.

I hope Sister Naya is really here.

Prosperity!

- That's Sister Naya. - Sister Naya.

Sister Naya!

Siena.

What are you doing here?

We were looking for you

because Siena was afraid something happened to you.

But everything looks fine here.

Good, then.

- Because-- - Nay.

Why are there a lot of guests here?

Let me introduce them to you.

They're my students.

This is not a tourist destination.

We have rules here.

During the ritual period, no one can come in or out of the village.

Especially now that you're part of--

Nothing. You're part of nothing.

You're coming with me. Stay at my house.

Okay?

- Okay. - Okay.

Uncle, don't! Stop! Uncle!

Look out!

Na, why…

What's happening? Hey!

You should go to Naya's house.

Let's go.

You naughty boy. Stand up and go home.

It's alright. Everything's alright, isn't it?

Everything's okay. Carry on.

Continue what you were doing.

Go home.

What happened, Na?

Ouch.

I didn't see it wrong, did I?

He crashed himself and hit his head on the nail, right?

You saw it, didn't you?

Did he kill himself?

What do you think?

This is my house.

Come on in.

Just put that here.

Put your shoes here.

There are three bedrooms here. You can stay here.

- I'm sleeping with Siena. - Okay.

Siena and Windy are gonna sleep there.

And…

Yo, you can use that bedroom over there.

Okay.

Sister.

Did you come here to help these people?

Including that guy back at the campus?

He also killed himself.

Did the faculty send you here?

Sister, are you really okay?

We're all here because we're worried about you.

If it's a faculty project, why didn't you ask us to come with you?

We can help you.

You're going to give some counseling here, right?

That was what she promised.

She said the problem in this village can be solved with knowledge.

But the villagers are still afraid of death here.

SUICIDE IS NOT A SOLUTION

They're even afraid that they'll become suicidal.

Is suicide infectious?

Win, enough.

This is none of your business.

You're wrong.

Death is not everyone's own business.

But maybe we can help each other.

EVEN IF LOTS OF PEOPLE CARE ABOUT US

WHEN IT COMES TO DEATH IT'S EVERYONE'S OWN BUSINESS

Why did you bring outsiders here?

You wanted to show that you know better than us?

Is that so? That you understand more?

At least Naya makes an effort.

Meanwhile, you, as the village head, let things be.

Naya is here to help.

We don't need help.

Laras.

This year, we are safe.

Let them decide for themselves

if this village is fine.

SUICIDE IS NOT A SOLUTION

It's not easy for people to open themselves up.

Good evening.

So sorry,

but we need to use the meeting hall for tonight's feast.

What should we do, then?

- Let's put these back inside. - Come on.

Sorry. Am I not supposed to sit here?

It's okay. You can sit there.

- Seriously? - Okay.

The little kid who was on the bike yesterday, is he your son?

My grandson.

His name is Bimo.

His parents are working far away and haven't come back to the village yet.

So, I take care of him with pleasure.

How is Bimo feeling after that incident?

- Is he okay? - He is totally okay.

He's fine. He's amazing. He is so smart.

If Bimo needs counseling, he can--

No, no, no. There's no need.

He's… smart.

Kids these days, they just want to have fun.

- Na, let's go. - There's no need for that.

- Let's go. - Okay.

We have to go.

Sorry, but we need to put this back inside.

This too?

How come you haven't brought me to this village before?

Well, just because…

You're joining us tonight, okay?

Pre-harvest feast.

You can't be alone too often here.

Or else you're more susceptible to death.

So, everyone should come.

- Excuse us. - Okay.

Feast!

It's okay.

Do you still get nightmares?

Sometimes.

But I can't don't get visions anymore.

Really?

Good, then.

Isn't that a blessing?

That means you don't have a premonition about someone's death anymore.

But I haven't been able to see it since I got here.

What about it?

Isn't that good?

Isn't that what you wanted?

Or don't you feel normal because of that

and you're worried now?

Nay.

Just a moment.

Win?

What's wrong with you?

Nothing.

Win, are you coming to the feast with us?

Win?

No. I'm tired. I'm going to rest.

Enjoy the feast.

Let's go.

Let's eat.

I'm hungry already.

Windy acted weird.

Should we go back?

Leave her be for now.

Give her space.

I'm afraid we'll only bother her.

Good point.

But don't you feel something different here?

That's what's interesting, you know.

Everything's different here.

The people…

Everything is just different.

Ladies and gentlemen, we are grateful tonight for this feast.

Let's have some dinner!

Please.

Please.

THERE'S NO ONE I CAN'T COUNT ON TO ACCOMPANY ME…

THERE'S NO ONE I CAN'T COUNT ON TO ACCOMPANY ME ASIDE FROM MYSELF

The rice is so tasty.

Bimo's not coming.

He's asleep.

He has eaten anyway.

He doesn't feel well.

What is Windy doing there?

Ladies and gentlemen,

I hope this is the start of a successful harvest season.

Prosperity!

A well and happy season for Remetuk Land.

- Prosperity! - Prosperity!

Win?

Win? Stop…

- Win? - No…

Win…

Win.

Win?

Excuse us.

Win?

Windy?

This is someone else's house, Win.

Excuse me.

Excuse me, ma'am.

Win?

Win?

Little boy?

What are you doing here by yourself?

Win?

Win!

What's wrong with you, Win?

Are you okay?

Win!

What's going on, Win?

- Hey! - What's wrong?

- What is it? - What?

Go away! What are you doing here?

- Forgive us. - Go away!

Go away.

There's nothing here. Go away!

There's nothing here! He's asleep.

He's asleep. Don't bother him.

- How long has he been like this? - Don't bother him.

Please, don't bother him. He's asleep. He's okay.

- This is suicide. - No!

No!

- Go away. - Mr. Ratrim.

- Mr. Bambang. - Go away!

- Bring him to the meeting hall. - Don't!

- Ma'am. - Don't!

Let us take care of Bimo.

Don't!

Don't take him! Where are you taking him?

He's going to be taken care of.

Help her, ma'am.

Don't!

O protector who enlightens the soul

in the dark of night,

who resides in the fire that liven up…

What did you see?

That's the weird thing.

I didn't see anything.

Since I got here, I haven't seen any signs of death on them.

Don't…!

…in the falling

- and flowing water banishing our drought, - No! Stop!

accept the homecoming of our son…

He's not a sacrifice!

- …Bimo Susilo Wardoyo, - He was just a kid!

to once again…

There's no way he killed himself!

…become a part of the fertility

of the land of Remetuk,

- He was just a kid! He's not a sacrifice! - the place of our birth and death.

Amen.

Bimo!

Bimo!

No…

Let me go!

Oh my God!

Nay, I have something to talk about with you.

Bimo!

Bimo!

Bimo!

Bimo!

People are still dying.

Is this because of the curse?

We don't need to discuss this, Laras.

When will we stop ignoring this?

Their deaths are real.

And why did you bring that woman here?

She is also a cause of death.

Brother Abduh did not die because of Naya.

Abduh died and then she left.

Isn't that clear enough?

She said she left to help us.

But then what? She didn't come back.

Naya is better than our family.

My great-grandfather, my grandfather,

everyone only acted as if nothing was wrong.

What have you been doing as village heads, then?

So, it's all my fault?

You also went to school out there,

but you couldn't do anything here.

Maybe something needs to be sacrificed.

Your mother, your big brother…

Who did you help?

No one, right?

Laras?

Laras!

Laras!

Laras?

Laras.

Win?

Are you okay?

If something is troubling you, tell me, okay?

As if you'll tell me if something is troubling you.

Hey…

Win?

What's wrong with you?

O protector

who illuminates the soul in the dark of night,

who resides in the air,

who resides in the falling and flowing water banishing our drought,

accept

our humble offering,

the servants

of the fertility

of the land of Remetuk,

the place of our birth

and death.

Prosperity!

Prosperity!

Prosperity!

We have to join them.

They're afraid more people will die.

How come they look happy?

Did they forget they buried someone yesterday?

They prefer celebrating fertile land and abundant harvest

than crying over dead people.

More deaths mean more fertile land.

Ladies and gentlemen,

let's be thankful

for the blessing given to us,

to Remetuk Land!

Let's do it together!

Yo?

What did you see?

Nothing.

Stop! Ma'am!

Don't! Stop! Don't!

Don't! Stop!

Ma'am!

Ma'am!

Ma'am.

Hang on.

- Hang on. - Ma'am.

I can't.

I can't be here any longer. I'm going crazy!

I have to leave this place.

- Win. - You're selfish, Na!

Everything is your fault!

I followed you here just to be a good friend.

But now it's all useless!

Win!

It's useless, Ras.

Those kids stepped on this land.

They can never get out of here.

- Windy! - Win!

Windy!

Win!

Win?

Win? Windy?

Win?

Win!

- Windy? - Win!

Windy!

Win!

Win!

Win!

Windy!

- Win! - Win!

Windy!

Win! Wait!

Windy!

No…

I want to go home!

Win…

Take a rest, Win.

Ma'am! Don't!

Ma'am! Don't…! Stop!

They didn't kill themselves.

Stop!

Ryo!

Ryo! Oh dear!

- Wake up! - Where is she?

- Where is she? - Ryo?

I am so scared…

There was a woman. I swear! I was attacked!

What woman?

They didn't…

They didn't kill themselves.

Na…

Calm down, Ryo.

Look at me. Calm down.

Calm down. It's okay.

I can't see anything.

When Mrs. Ratih died yesterday, I couldn't see anything.

And now everyone is hurting themselves, and I can't see anything.

I can't see anything.

I am useless.

I can't help anyone.

It's not your fault.

It's my fault. They came here to be with me.

It's not your fault.

Ryo said he was attacked by a woman.

Did you see that woman?

What happened to this village?

Forgive me…

for not telling you.

This is me.

Laras.

And this guy…

is Laras' big brother, Abduh.

We grew up in this village.

We were best friends.

I never thought about leaving this village.

We lived prosperously.

We lived in sufficiency.

Our land and our rice fields were fertile.

- Let's go there. - Let's go.

Even so,

the curse always came.

We were taught not to talk about it.

We were even taught not to care.

I knew nothing about anything…

about the curse.

Nay.

Nay!

Nay! Listen to me first.

Sorry, but I can't.

You're Laras' big brother.

We're friends anyway.

Nay!

Nay!

It was Abduh's time.

Abduh!

Abduh…

Everyone in the village thought it was my fault.

I left this village…

hoping to prove…

that it's not about a curse.

I can live safely.

I studied in Jakarta at university.

I even asked Laras to join me in studying

the human mind.

But then Laras had to go home.

I went on with my life in Jakarta.

And one by one…

my family members had their time.

MR. HARTOYO AND MRS. TATIK PASSED AWAY ON NOVEMBER 12, 2020

Maybe I just ran away all this time.

I ran away from problems.

I know

I can't change anything in this village.

And I can't

keep on running.

I am the one who is useless.

All of this…

is because I am useless.

I've seen that woman.

She came.

Sister.

Did you ever hear a buzz?

We cannot escape death.

Sister.

No one can escape death.

But maybe

we can meet that woman if we have the desire for death.

Do you know of a way to prevent having the desire for death?

When someone

is close to dying,

they will always think bad thoughts

that will bring them to death.

But death can be prevented

with happy thoughts.

Real happiness.

Not fake happiness…

like this.

Our land

wasn't always fertile.

We had hardship.

When Rahmat and I were young…

that time,

the village head, Rahmat's father…

had to take action.

The villagers decided…

to sacrifice one life…

for the others to live.

You can see her.

She often visits me.

She has long been a curse to us.

She entices us to die.

I believe you have experienced death.

I have.

But I was given the chance to go back to life.

But I have my own curse.

I know when someone is going to die.

Your ability to see death

and to have come back from death

isn't only about accepting fate.

But it's useless now.

I can't see anything anymore since I got here.

I can't do anything…

even though I know everyone will die.

Because it's not their fate.

Or you're just like them.

You're reluctant to accept death.

You're afraid of death.

It's only people who are afraid of death that can see her.

We all need someone like you.

It's your fault, Naya.

It's all your fault.

Your fault.

It's you, Naya.

SUICIDE IS NOT A SOLUTION

You…

"Suicide is not a solution."

That's your only solution.

Seno.

Impossible.

You're dead.

You killed us all.

I'm not a murderer.

You killed us with your promises.

With your lies.

You're the one who killed us.

I'm not a murderer!

Not me.

You deserve to die.

Not me!

My brother died because of you, Naya.

It's your fault that you couldn't help him.

Your fault.

You're selfish.

Your fault, Naya.

Your fault, Naya.

Your fault, Naya.

Your fault, Naya.

Damn child!

Let's sacrifice her!

Stop!

Let my daughter go!

Let my daughter go!

You…

Let this be.

We sacrifice only one person

for the happiness of us all.

Sekar!

My daughter!

You are all guilty!

REMETUK VILLAGE BARN

Just like what they want…

Make this land fertile…

but make the people die.

Everything that comes from this land…

those who step on it,

everyone who is buried inside this land…

will replace everything that grows on this land.

As long as they still use their harvest…

death will come to them…

one by one.

Na?

Wake up. Windy!

- Na? - Wake up.

- What happened? - I don't know!

Wake up, Na.

Na, please, wake up.

Na, please.

I care so much about you.

Hello. I'm Ryo.

Siena.

- Please, wake up. - Wake up, Na.

Look at this.

Na! Siena!

- Please. - Don't leave me.

When someone is close to their death,

they will always think bad thoughts…

Siena!

…that will bring them to death.

But that death can be prevented

with happy thoughts.

Drink this.

Drink it, Na.

Haven't you given enough human sacrifices?

That we have given all these years.

I can't look the other way anymore.

She was my friend.

She was my friend!

When will you stop pretending?

When I become like Brother Abduh?

When all of us end up in the cemetery?

How could you, Na?

How could you have the desire to leave me like that?

Just like my parents.

Finally,

we reach the culmination of this year's ritual.

I hope we can maintain this happiness until next year.

Prosperity!

Prosperity!

These are not ordinary suicides.

I can finally see her.

Win?

Win?

Win?

Win!

Let it go. Please.

Win, let it go. Please.

Win?

Windy!

Windy…!

It's me. Ryo.

Windy?

This is all your fault!

Win! Please!

Put that down!

- This is all your fault! - Please! Put that down!

I'm not scared of you!

Rahmat!

You and your family caused this!

Since the first village head gave a human sacrifice,

it caused this.

We all got cursed!

But you said that it was for the village.

For the land.

But what about the people?

You don't even care that your own son died!

Abduh!

Forgive me, Abduh.

What should we do?

Abduh, this is my fault. Abduh!

Your father also knew what needed to be done.

Father, what shall we do?

What shall we do, Father?

Yo!

Yo!

Let it go!

Ryo!

Ryo!

Please.

I know you can hear my voice.

I don't want to lose you.

You and Windy are the best friends that I've ever had.

I don't want to be alone anymore, Yo.

Please remember our happy memories.

I care about you.

Please.

Don't leave me, Yo.

Na.

Yo.

Na.

Na, I'm so scared.

Windy!

Win.

Win?

Win?

Win, wake up.

Why should I live just to be sacrificed by my own father?

Stop!

Sister Laras!

Laras!

Go down, child.

Laras!

Go down, child. Don't.

Don't die, child.

Help her down.

Go down.

REMETUK VILLAGE RICE

Enough of this.

The villagers cannot keep on paying for our past mistakes.

Let this land be dry.

Enough!

I know how to stop this curse.

Something needs to be sacrificed.

It's either the land that lives…

or the people.

If you keep it like this…

we will always live by sacrificing each other.

This whole thing started by sacrificing the wrong thing.

A sacrifice needs to be made.

And this needs to stop!

What use does this all have?

Child…

she will always come to you…

whenever this barn is full of produce.

This cursed produce.

There is one last life to be sacrificed.

Especially…

to stop a curse.

A human sacrifice is needed.

Be good, Laras.

Father!

Okay.

Our loss there

cannot be replaced by anything.

Though sometimes every loss may have its own beauty.

Sister Naya…

She taught me how precious each and every person in our lives are.

And how precious each memory in this life is.

Our lives continue.

Constructing every joyful memory.

NEXT HARVEST SEASON…

However, it turns out happiness has a different meaning for every human being.

The people of the village are still relying

on the abundance of seeds reaped for their happiness…

although there must always be lives sown.