Horror Film ‘The Land of Jinn’ Is First Indonesia-Kyrgyzstan Co-Production, Unveiled at Tokyo Gap-Financing Market
Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan have launched their first film co-production, the supernatural horror film *The Land of Jinn*, unveiled at the Tokyo Gap-Financing Market. Directed by Kevin Rahardjo, it follows an Indonesian woman who travels to Kyrgyzstan seeking a healer who may save her unborn baby, drawing her into the region’s world of jinn.
The film is based partly on legends of King Solomon’s command over jinn and was shot in Kyrgyzstan’s Issyk-Kul region and Jakarta. It is in post-production, uses English, Indonesian and Kyrgyz, and is planned for release in 2027. Its producers are seeking financing and distribution partners in Tokyo, and hope the project can encourage further Asian co-productions.
In short
- Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan have made their first film together.
- The supernatural horror story is set across both countries.
- Producers are seeking partners ahead of a planned 2027 release.
Explained simply
Indonesia and Kyrgyzstan are countries in Southeast Asia and Central Asia. Film co-productions bring together partners from more than one country, often combining funding, crews and locations; this is the first such project between the two countries.
The film draws on stories of jinn, supernatural beings found in Islamic tradition and folklore across parts of Asia and the Middle East. Its plot links an Indonesian woman’s search for help with Kyrgyz beliefs and legends, including tales about King Solomon’s power over jinn.
The Tokyo Gap-Financing Market is an industry event where filmmakers seek money and business partners to complete and distribute films. The project’s producers are looking for that support, while the cross-border production may offer a model for future film collaborations in Asia.