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Indonesian actress Della Dartyan is reported to take on an important role in the latest Korean horror film titled TABOO: THE SILENT DAY. This project is a cross-country collaboration, with a strong Balinese cultural backdrop.
The film takes place in Bali and focuses on terrifying events that occur during the Nyepi Day celebrations. Della plays the role of Nova, a local tour guide who accompanies two friends from Korea on their vacation that turns into a terror.
Della's presence in this project marks a unique cultural collaboration between South Korea and Indonesia. The film is produced by Showbox and is part of their slate at the Hong Kong FilMart.
1. Cross-Border Production and Filming Locations in Bali

Della Dartyan Reportedly Stars in Korean Horror Film (credit: instagram/delladartyan)
The film TABOO: THE SILENT DAY is a production from South Korea that was entirely filmed in Indonesia, specifically in Bali. Although supported by a crew and main actors from Korea, this film successfully combines local nuances with a distinct East Asian horror narrative.
Showbox, a production house from Korea, has added this film to their list of projects in the international film market. The exotic filming locations and the sacred culture of Bali were chosen as core elements in building the horror atmosphere.
2. Character and Role of Della Dartyan as Nova

Della Dartyan Reportedly Stars in a Korean Horror Film (credit: global.showbox.co.kr)
Della Dartyan plays the character Nova, a local tour guide who helps two friends from Korea explore Bali. Her character serves as a bridge between local culture and foreign tourists in this film.
Nova's role is central as she is directly involved in events that lead to the violation of the Nyepi Day rules. As a local representative, Nova becomes both a witness and a victim of the unleashed supernatural forces.
3. The Conflict Begins with a Mysterious Jar and the Nyepi Day Celebration

Della Dartyan Reportedly Stars in a Korean Horror Film (credit: instagram/gundammii)
The story of this film begins with an accidental incident, when the character Tae-pyeong breaks a mysterious jar. This incident triggers terror from evil spirits that are released during Nyepi Day, a sacred day in Bali known for its total silence.
Nyepi as the backdrop adds an extra mystical layer due to the prohibition of all activities, including light and sound. Violating the Nyepi rules causes the characters to be haunted by malevolent entities that are hard to explain.
4. List of South Korean Actors Involved

Della Dartyan Reportedly Stars in Korean Horror Film (credit: instagram/choiitaeeun)
In addition to Della Dartyan, this film stars Kwon Da-ham, who previously appeared in A KILLER PARADOX (2024), 12.12: THE DAY (2023), and NEXT SOHEE (2022). He plays the character Tae-pyeong, who inadvertently triggers the main conflict of the film.
Other names involved include Choi Tae-eun, known for LOVE CATCHER IN BALI (2022), and Lee Jeong-hoon, a former member of the boyband Hitz. The three bring a strong acting background from Korean dramas and films.
5. Release Schedule and International Market Target
TABOO: THE SILENT DAY is currently still in post-production and is scheduled for release in the third quarter of this year. The film targets an international audience by making Bali its main attraction.
Showbox announced this project at the Hong Kong FilMart, marking their intention to expand into the global market. The film will be part of their lineup alongside other major projects like BIG DEAL and THE VERDICT.
6. Is Della Dartyan really acting in a Korean movie?
Yes, Della Dartyan stars in the Korean film TABOO: THE SILENT DAY as a character named Nova.
7. What is the setting of the film TABOO: THE SILENT DAY?
The film is set during the Nyepi Day celebration in Bali, a sacred day that requires total silence.
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