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Possession: Kerasukan

Name: Possession: Kerasukan
Director: Razka Robby Ertanto
Released: 2024
Duration: 94 min

Representation Score

0.8/10

Minimal

2024

Director

Razka Robby Ertanto

Runtime

94 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Possession: Kerasukan is a genre-driven thriller that prioritizes interpersonal mystery over social critique. While the female lead's decision to leave her family offers a glimpse of ability to act, the film largely adheres to traditional narrative structures. The investigation is driven by a male protagonist, which reinforces conventional gender roles. The themes center on individual psychological or supernatural conflict rather than broader socio-political or cultural deconstruction. Ultimately, the film lacks the complexity needed to challenge established social hierarchies, functioning instead as a standard domestic horror-drama.

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Category Breakdown

Does Possession: Kerasukan have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film centers on a traditional marriage between a husband and wife. There is no depiction of non-straight identities or same-sex relationships.

How does Possession: Kerasukan portray gender?

Fair

The female protagonist takes control by leaving her family, challenging traditional feminine roles. However, the male lead drives the investigation, reinforcing conventional gender roles.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Possession: Kerasukan?

Minimal

The Indonesian setting is implied by the title and director. However, the narrative lacks specific details about the cast composition or ethnic character development.

How does Possession: Kerasukan represent religion and culture?

Limited

The story explores the breakdown of the nuclear family. It leans on traditional horror clichés rather than critiquing religious or social institutions.

Does Possession: Kerasukan include disability representation?

Minimal

The plot does not feature neurodivergence, physical disabilities, or mental health conditions as central, ability to act-driven character elements.

Present on Screen

The female protagonist demonstrates ability to act by making the pivotal decision to leave her family.

Limited or Absent

The film relies on conventional gendered dynamics where the male character leads the investigation.
The narrative lacks multi-layered complexity and systemic social critique.
There is an absence of diverse identities, including LGBTQ+ and disability representation.

Official Synopsis

A young woman leaves her family for unknown reasons. Her husband, determined to find out the truth, starts following her. He initially suspects that a man is involved, but gradually, discovers more and more strange behaviors and bizarre incidents that indicate something more than a simple love affair.

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