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Saranjana: Supernatural City

Name: Saranjana: Supernatural City
Director: Johansyah Jumberan
Released: 2023
Duration: 98 min

Representation Score

3.3/10

Limited

2023

Director

Johansyah Jumberan

Runtime

98 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

Saranjana: Supernatural City focuses on Indonesian urban mythology, telling a story centered around a rescue mission through a mystical landscape. The film uses local myths to challenge the dominance of Western supernatural clichés. However, it lacks depth in representing diverse identities, such as LGBTQ+ characters or those with disabilities, and does not clearly subvert traditional social hierarchies.

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Category Breakdown

Does Saranjana: Supernatural City have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not include any characters or stories that explore LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight relationships.

How does Saranjana: Supernatural City portray gender?

Fair

Sitha, a female vocalist, is the main character of the story. However, it is unclear whether the film challenges traditional gender roles or follows conventional gender stereotypes.

How racially and ethnically diverse is Saranjana: Supernatural City?

Good

The story draws from Indonesian folklore and South Kalimantan mythology, providing a meaningful break from Western-centric horror traditions.

How does Saranjana: Supernatural City represent religion and culture?

Fair

The narrative explores local mysticism and the idea of a hidden, advanced civilization, focusing on a localized cultural perspective rather than critiquing Western institutions.

Does Saranjana: Supernatural City include disability representation?

Minimal

The film does not mention any characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.

Present on Screen

The film uses Indonesian folklore and South Kalimantan mythology to offer a unique cultural perspective.
By focusing on a Southeast Asian mythos, it breaks away from Western-centric horror storytelling.
The narrative centers around a female protagonist, Sitha, as the main character.

Limited or Absent

The film lacks representation of LGBTQ+ identities or non-straight narratives.
There are no characters with physical, sensory, or neurodivergent disabilities.
The film does not clearly challenge traditional gender roles or stereotypes.

Official Synopsis

A band’s vocalist, Sitha, mysteriously disappears before their concert in Kotabaru, South Kalimantan. The band learns she's in Saranjana, a supernatural city believed to be advanced and hidden. To bring her back, they must journey through horror and mystical events to find the portal to Saranjana.

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