
Asih
2018

2020
Director
Rizal Mantovani
Runtime
104 minutes
Average Rating
No ratings yetSynopsis
After adopting Ana, Sylvia realizes that she did not only bring Ana home, but also Asih, the ghost who has been Ana's foster mother.
Overall Score
Fair
Category Breakdown
LGBTQ+ Representation
The film lacks identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or narratives. The story focuses strictly on maternal and vengeful dynamics within a traditional supernatural framework.
Gender Representation
Female agency drives the entire plot, specifically through the spirit Asih. The narrative explores female trauma and positions the female experience as the primary catalyst for conflict.
Racial & Ethnic Diversity
The film features a cohesive and authentic Indonesian cast and setting. It avoids Western-centric casting tropes by leaning into local cultural specificity and indigenous perspectives.
Religious & Cultural Diversity
The story operates within a framework of karmic retribution and local spiritual traditions. It prioritizes folklore over organized religious dogmas to explore subjective morality.
Disability Representation
There are no prominent depictions of physical or neurodivergent disabilities. No characters use disability as a central narrative driver.
Strengths
Areas for Improvement
AI Analysis
Asih 2 distinguishes itself by centering Indonesian folklore and female-driven agency. By rejecting traditional masculine leadership, the film allows a supernatural female entity to dictate the narrative's pursuit of justice. The production excels in ethnic authenticity, providing a non-Western perspective on morality and the supernatural. This commitment to local specificity offers a meaningful departure from global horror conventions. However, the film's scope is narrow. It lacks representation for LGBTQ+ identities and does not feature characters with disabilities, focusing instead on a specific cycle of trauma and retribution.

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