Interesting Facts about the Film 1 SURO, Referred to as the Day of Supernatural Beings

Kapanlagi.com - The night of 1 Suro is also known as the Javanese New Year's Day. The community has its own beliefs because that day is considered sacred. It turns out that this day has inspired Indonesian filmmakers to create a film, KLovers! The film 1 SURO was released in 2019.

The synopsis of the film 1 SURO is still related to that belief. The story focuses on a married couple who are expecting their baby's birth. However, who would have thought that the happy day coinciding with the night of 1 Suro would turn into a nightmare.

Now, if you're curious about the interesting facts about the film 1 SURO, which is referred to as the day of supernatural beings, please read the full review below.

 

1. Film Synopsis 1 SURO

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Rating	6.1/10 Imdb
Duration	94 minutes
Released on	Disney+ Hotstar
Year	2019

Sinopsis film 1 SURO tells the story of a family who recently moved to a rural area. The wife, Adinda (Citra Kirana), is heavily pregnant and her husband is named Bayu (Nino Fernandez). Since moving, the young couple has experienced various strange events.

Adinda continues to experience bad things because she is being haunted by supernatural beings. From dreams to hallucinations. These events are also related to the baby she is carrying.

One day, Adinda feels contractions in her stomach. It is a sign that she will soon give birth. Her husband immediately takes her to the nearest hospital. Like the usual process, the doctor on duty examined her and said that Adinda still had to wait. Bayu began to prepare, going home to collect various necessities at the hospital.

Mystery after mystery began to unfold. This is related to the 1 Suro day, exactly when Adinda experienced contractions. Bayu heard information from the local community about the strangeness of the hospital where his wife would give birth.

Yes, the hospital has not been operating for decades due to a fire and many casualties inside. So, what will happen to Adinda and her baby who are already there? Watch the complete story yourself, KLovers!

 

2. Based on Javanese Beliefs

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Interesting facts about the film 1 SURO are related to the source that became the main idea of the story. Yes, Javanese people have a belief about the night of 1 Suro. The night of 1 Suro itself is a sign of the beginning of the first month in the Javanese calendar.

Usually, Javanese people have their own rituals that are carried out on that day. In addition, there is also a habit of not sleeping all night, meditating while praying, and torchlight processions. Parents usually forbid their children and grandchildren from traveling far away because it is believed that they will encounter misfortune.

Regarding this belief, the film 1 SURO also shows it in several scenes. One of them is when Adinda sees a crowded market with sellers of jasmine flowers. One of the sellers explains that it is related to the approaching night of 1 Suro.

 

3. Called as the Day of the Supernatural Beings

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This 1 SURO film continues. When going to the hospital, Bayu stopped by a small shop. The seller was about to close. Once again, there is an emphasis on the community's habit on the day of Suro, which is not to travel or engage in activities until night. Furthermore, the seller told Bayu about his belief that the night of 1 Suro is the day of the supernatural beings.

Hearing that, Bayu, as a young and modern person, laughed. However, when he heard the seller's explanation about the existence of the hospital where his wife would give birth, Bayu was shocked. It turned out that the hospital was just a mystical building. The original building burned down decades ago.

 

4. Horror Film with Many Ghosts

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Considering that his wife is still in that mystical hospital, Bayu immediately rushed to save her. Inside, the audience will be chilled by various appearances of numerous ghosts. With diverse and terrifying forms, these ghosts continue to obstruct the couple. For those who like horror films with many ghosts, this 1 SURO film can be the right choice.

 

5. Related to Devil Worship

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Who would have thought that this 1 SURO film contains a surprising plot twist. Yes, in this film, the figure of a grandmother or a witch who has been observing Adinda from afar is shown. The character of the grandmother, played by Yati Surachman, later helps Adinda avoid the ghosts. She has the power to make all the supernatural creatures around her burn.

However, after successfully leaving the hospital, the grandmother instead takes Adinda and Bayu's baby. It turns out she is part of a devil worship sect that indeed needs the baby for ritual purposes.

However, Bayu and Adinda do not stay silent. They chase after her and hit her with wood until the grandmother faints. They escape with their baby while still alive.

Well, KLovers, that's the synopsis and a series of interesting facts about the 1 SURO film, which is called the holiday of supernatural creatures.

 

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