Ancient Soul (2022)

Plot

A sulfur miner from Kawa Ijen faces a profound shift in his life when his wife leaves him. Suddenly caught in a time loop, he experiences a transformation that challenges his beliefs, shifting from animism to Islam and embracing capitalism. Blending ethnofiction with documentary elements, the film delves into the complexities of progress and the dynamics of otherness within the neocolonial context of the South Seas. Through this unique narrative, it prompts viewers to reflect on the interplay between tradition and modernity in a rapidly changing world.