Program Note
Young Sancaka is an orphan living on the street after the death of his father, a unionist, in a conspiracy by his employer, and his mother leaving for the city. To survive in such harsh conditions Sancaka grows up pursuing his own well-being, with no interest in other people's affairs. When the city is at its worst, with prevailing injustice the norm, Sancaka finds himself at a crossroads. Should he continue in his own safe realm or be reborn as a hero for the oppressed?
Marvel Cinematic Universe is not the only one in the world, there is also Bumilangit Cinematic Universe in Indonesia. Gundala opens the door for Bumirangit Cinematic Universe of Indonesia, which has more than 500 cartoon characters. The movie is based on Harya Hasumi's cartoon character Gundala, originally created in 1969. As well as the story of a superhero exposing corruption and abuse of power in an unjust society, Gundala also explores the process of a hero with special powers waking up to his responsibilities.