The Womb

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The Womb
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Indonesian Inang
Directed byFajar Nugros
Written byDeo Mahameru
Produced bySusanti Dewi
Starring
CinematographyWendy Aga
Edited byWawan I. Wibowo
Music by
  • Aghi Narottama
  • Bemby Gusti
  • Tony Merle
Production
company
IDN Pictures
Release dates
  • 7 July 2022 (2022-07-07)(Bucheon)
  • 13 October 2022 (2022-10-13)(Indonesia)
Running time
98 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

The Womb (Indonesian : Inang) is a 2022 horror film directed by Fajar Nugros and written by Deo Mahameru. It stars Naysila Mirdad, Dimas Anggara, Rukman Rosadi, and Lydia Kandou.

Contents

The film had its world premiere at the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on 7 July 2022. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 13 October 2022.

Premise

A woman agrees to let an old couple takes care of her and her unborn child. [1]

Cast

Production

The Womb was announced on 1 July 2021, along with the cast announcement including mother and daughter Lydia Kandou and Naysila Mirdad. [2] [3] Principal photography took place around Mount Salak, West Java, Indonesia for three weeks and wrapped in September 2021. [4]

Release

The Womb had its world premiere at the 26th Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival on 7 July 2022, competing for Bucheon Choice Features. [5] It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 13 October 2022. [6] It garnered 828,168 admissions during its theatrical run. [7]

Netflix acquired its distribution rights, releasing it on 16 February 2023. [8]

Accolades

Award / Film FestivalDate of ceremonyCategoryRecipient(s)ResultRef.
Indonesian Film Festival 22 November 2022 Best Supporting Actor Rukman RosadiNominated [9]
Best EditingWawan I. WibowoNominated

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