Korean production and sales powerhouse Barunson E&A is investing in and taking on international sales for upcoming Indonesian horror Sorop, produced by MD Pictures, and will launch the film in Busan’s Asian Contents & Film Market (ACFM) next week.
The film is written and directed by veteran Indonesian filmmaker Upi, known for her work on superhero action film Sri Asih, co-written and produced by Joko Anwar, as well as popular romcom franchise My Stupid Boss.
It was co-written with SimpleMan, one of the leading creators on Indonesian Twitter, based on a viral horror thread. The story revolves around siblings Hanif and Isti as they return to their hometown due to their uncle’s illness.
After his death, their grief is disrupted by eerie events, including their uncle’s reappearance. MD Pictures previously produced Indonesia’s highest-grossing film ever, KKN Curse Of The Dancing Village, which was also based on a viral Twitter thread by SimpleMan.
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