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Horror thriller

Affliction (2021): Cast & Plot

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Affliction is a 2021 horror thriller directed by Teddy Soeriaatmadja, starring Ibnu Jamil as Hasan, Raihaanun and Tasya Putri. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Affliction (2021) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Genres
Horror , Mystery , Thriller , Drama
Original language
Indonesian
After the credits
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The story

What Is Affliction About?

The premise of Affliction without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

During a haunting visit with her family, a grieving wife tries to uncover the disturbing reasons behind her mother-in-law’s deteriorating condition.

Affliction Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

Affliction Cast & Characters

Ibnu Jamil leads the cast as Hasan, with Raihaanun as Nina and Tasya Putri as Tasha. Directed by Teddy Soeriaatmadja; 11 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Teddy Soeriaatmadja

More films directed by Teddy Soeriaatmadja, best-rated first: The Architecture of Love, All We Need Is Time, Ten Seconds Before Sunrise and About a Woman.

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Plot

Affliction Plot Summary

What happens in Affliction from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Hasan leaves his rural Central Java home due to a strained relationship with his mother, Dayu, and travels to Jakarta to pursue a career as a psychologist. He is married to Nina and has two children, Tasha and Ryan. [Nina] had just lost her mother to illness and believes she decapitated herself with a knife. Dayu’s dementia is worsening, and a caretaker notes the troubling, almost supernatural turn of events around her.

Full summary

The whole story of Affliction, scene by scene

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Videos

Affliction Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Affliction.

AFFLICTION (Official Trailer)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Affliction?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is Hasan's profession in the film?

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Affliction Also Known As

Also known as “Pulang”.

Also known as
  • Pulang

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FAQ

Affliction FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Affliction, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Affliction?

Affliction runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Affliction released?

Affliction was released on January 21, 2021.

Who directed Affliction?

Affliction was directed by Teddy Soeriaatmadja.

More films by Teddy Soeriaatmadja

Who is in the cast of Affliction?

Affliction stars Ibnu Jamil as Hasan, Raihaanun as Nina and Tasya Putri as Tasha, among 11 credited actors.

Does Affliction have a post-credit scene?

No. Affliction has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Affliction in?

The original language of Affliction is Indonesian.

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