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Dara (2007): Cast & Plot

Dara (2007) movie poster

Dara is a 2007 short horror thriller directed by Timo Tjahjanto and Kimo Stamboel, starring Shareefa Daanish as Dara, Mike Lucock and Dendy Subangil. It runs 22 minutes.

Dara (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
22 min
Genres
Horror , Thriller
Original language
Indonesian
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dara About?

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

Dara, an enigmatic and beautiful woman with macabre secrets, invites an unwitting bachelor into her home. But when two unexpected suitors arrive, all hell breaks loose.

Dara Themes & Keywords

· 4 tags
  • slasher
  • murder
  • femme fatale
  • death
Cast & crew

Dara Cast & Characters

Shareefa Daanish leads the cast as Dara, with Mike Lucock as Adjie and Dendy Subangil as Eko. Directed by Timo Tjahjanto and Kimo Stamboel; 4 actors are credited in all.

Plot

Dara Plot Summary

What happens in Dara from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 11 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

The film opens at a stylish restaurant owned by Dara, Shareefa Daanish. She exudes an almost mythic poise, drawing attention with a calm, precise charm. That night, Dara invites a man named Adjie, Mike Lucock, to dine with her the following evening at her house. The setup feels carefully orchestrated, hinting at something lurking beneath the surface of civility.

Full summary

The whole story of Dara, scene by scene

Read the full summary
Videos

Dara Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dara.

Dara (Short Movie)
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Dara?

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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FAQ

Dara FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Dara?

Dara runs 22 minutes.

When was Dara released?

Dara was released on October 19, 2007.

Who directed Dara?

Dara was directed by Timo Tjahjanto and Kimo Stamboel.

More films by Timo Tjahjanto

Who is in the cast of Dara?

Dara stars Shareefa Daanish as Dara, Mike Lucock as Adjie and Dendy Subangil as Eko, among 4 credited actors.

Does Dara have a post-credit scene?

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

What language is Dara in?

The original language of Dara is Indonesian.

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