Film KUYANK Ready to Screen 2026, Here’s a Sneak Peek of the Synopsis

Kapanlagi.com - The film KUYANK is scheduled to be released in 2026 and expands the horror universe of Kalimantan culture that has been previously introduced. This film's story places a love drama as the catalyst for the birth of the dark kuyang legend.

The story moves back seven years before the SIGNIFICANT BAND event to the mystical city of Saranjana. The setting of a remote village, family conflict, and social pressures form the foundation that drives the fate changes of the characters.

As the official prequel to SARANJANA: KOTA GAIB, this film highlights the beginnings of terror with a chronological approach. Check out the sneak peek of the synopsis and details below.

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1. Synopsis of the Film KUYANK

Film KUYANK Ready to Premiere 2026 (credit: YouTube/CINEMA 21)

The story begins with a simple love in a remote village between Rusmiati, a naive village girl, and Badri, a wealthy man who falls in love at first sight. Their relationship develops quickly until Badri proposes to Rusmiati shortly after his mother passes away.

Several years after getting married, their household is shaken because Rusmiati has not yet had children and the pressure from her mother-in-law who opposes the marriage. In despair, Rusmiati chooses to study black magic Kuyang to remain beautiful and captivate her husband.

This decision brings disaster when the village begins to be terrorized at night with victims being babies and pregnant women. Rusmiati's dark secret is eventually revealed, forcing Badri to choose between saving his wife or letting go of a love that has turned into a curse.

2. Cast List and Their Roles

The film KUYANK involves many local talents combined with renowned actors. The presence of these names strengthens the characters and the dynamics of conflict within the story.

The cast includes Rio Dewanto, Putri Intan Kasela, Barry Prima, Ochi Rosdiana, Jolene Marie, Dayu Wijanto, Ananda George, Betari Ayu, Hazman Al Idrus, and Ellizabeth Christine. These actors bring to life a story of love, family pressure, and the terror that engulfs the village.

3. The Production Process of the Film KUYANK

Film KUYANK Ready to Screen 2026 (credit: YouTube/CINEMA 21)

The film KUYANK is the official prequel to SARANJANA: KOTA GAIB, which will premiere at JAFF 2025 on December 6, 2025. The story traces the origins of the kuyang legend through a simple love story that turns into tragedy.

About 50 percent of the dialogue is in the Banjar language, with the entire filming process taking place in Kalimantan. This approach brings a strong touch of local culture wrapped in the mystical story of Kalimantan.

4. Details of the Film KUYANK

Here are the technical details of the film KUYANK:

Genre: Drama, Horror
Duration: 1 hour 40 minutes
Audience Rating: 17+
Release Date: January 29, 2026
Director: Johansyah Jumberan
Distribution: DHF Entertainment

The film KUYANK takes the audience back to the beginning of the story of Rusmiati and Badri. The synopsis emphasizes how love, family pressure, and dark choices gradually turn into a curse that gives birth to the legend of kuyang.

5. Questions Related to the Film KUYANK

Film KUYANK Ready to Screen 2026 (credit: YouTube/CINEMA 21)

Q: What is the relationship between the film KUYANK and SARANJANA: KOTA GAIB?
A: The film KUYANK is the official prequel that tells the events seven years before the story in SARANJANA: KOTA GAIB.

Q: Why is the love story the focus of the film KUYANK?
A: The plot of the film places the domestic conflict of Rusmiati and Badri as the trigger for the birth of the kuyang legend.

Q: Where was the filming of the film KUYANK done?
A: The entire filming process of the film KUYANK was conducted in Kalimantan to strengthen the local cultural atmosphere.

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