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Anom…

Have you told the villagers?

Yes, Grandma.

But… nobody came.

It doesn't matter. Let it be.

Don't let it bother you.

Grandma is here with you, right?

Before this…

everyone was seeking out Dad…

and hoping to be cured.

That's just how people are.

They're only with you if they need something.

Dad…

This time…

I hope…

that you're really gone for good.

Yamin?

Yamin?

Yamin?

Yamin?

Is this where Yamin lives?

Yes.

I'm his wife.

Is this really where Yamin Rewan lives?

That's true.

But he's not home at the moment.

Excuse me.

Who are you?

I'm Yamin's father's guardian

since Yamin did not return home.

Yamin's father?

Ask him to come home.

This might be the last time he sees his father.

He's running out of time.

He's very weak.

That's why I'm here.

I don't understand.

Yamin told me that--

Peace be upon you.

Waiting for me?

Did you see that man?

Man?

What man?

Nobody's there.

Which man?

You must be daydreaming.

But…

When I arrived there, the body was gone.

Anom was the only one there.

So he died, revived, and disappeared?

I saw Dad leaving the house.

Were there any other witnesses?

Why did you wait until now to file a report?

Because, before this…

he'd always come back.

What do you mean by that?

If I was being honest…

this is not the first time Rewan died.

It is not out of the question

that Anom's father

did not really die again.

Doctors have said before that

this occurrence is called the Lazarus Syndrome.

If this were to happen again, please call us immediately.

No other heirs?

Yes.

His own son.

Thank goodness you're here, Grandma. To give me company.

If a promise is not yet fulfilled…

should you claim it until you die?

I'll be downstairs.

Grandma?

Grandma?

Grandma?

Grandma?

Dad?

Dad?

How could you do this to your father?

Do you realize that this is wrong?

Sorry, honey.

This is his fault. He shouldn't have come.

He could've called me.

My dad did have my number after all.

So, he did have your phone number.

You realize that you have a father.

If that man didn't come, I'd never know you still have a father.

Lying about his existence.

-It's not like that, I have my reasons. -What reasons?

Apparently, tonight everyone needs to stay at Rewan's house.

Who called the doctor?

It's me, Ustaz.

The police are on their way.

At least you still have a father.

I want us to go home.

I want to meet your dad.

My father-in-law.

He practices black magic.

In reality, every knowledge belongs to Allah…

the essence lies in the intention!

All depends on how much faith you have.

We belong to Allah and to him we shall return.

Dear?

Dreaming again?

Underworld, supernatural, ghosts…

whatever it's called, something that is difficult to prove.

Whether it really exists can be explained.

That's what we're going to share today.

On the line as always, Mr. Malasana.

A researcher and practitioner of traditional medicine.

What do you want to tell us all today?

Some people believe in rebirth and some people don't.

As believed by the Minahasans…

in their tribal rituals.

There's no service around here.

You'll get it when we are at the graveyard.

There's no god other than Allah. There's no god other than Allah.

Peace be upon you.

Is this Rewan's coffin?

There's no god other than Allah.

Oh Allah, the Almighty!

Thank God, everything is done…

We should organize his tahlil.

At the mosque?

It can be anywhere…

but we could invite more people if it's done at the mosque.

Are you sure that he's not coming back?

Nonsense, the doctor confirmed that he's dead…

Plus, you saw him getting buried.

Rewan died many times.

I know…

you're the first one to be notified

when there's any death in this village.

And you know as well,

that I've died more than once.

-Life and death-- -I feel…

in 33 days…

I will really die.

The signs…

that you will see are…

you will notice the defects on my face…

And when you see those signs…

make sure to prepare my burial.

Which means…

everything that he said was true?

Yamin…

do you remember that this was the chair Dad used to sit on…

when he ate…

drank…

all he did here.

But…

Something weird happened ten days before he died.

At that time, he often talked to himself.

But the weird thing is, it's not in our language.

He used to say that there's a woman outside…

and to chase her away…

But whenever I look…

there's no one there.

He would say…

"Go away!"

"Don't come near me."

"I don't need you anymore."

"Between you and me…

we are done!"

Anom…

-I actually have a question-- -You wanted to know who I am, right?

Why I am here?

Since when am I here, right?

I am actually an orphan.

Ten years ago,

Rewan adopted me

after my grandma died.

If Allah wills it,

I will invite everyone to my house

to perform a tahlil once again.

If Allah wills.

Peace be upon you.

Peace be upon you too.

Where have you been, Rewan?

We just finished our tahlil ceremony for tonight.

I'm sorry, Ustaz.

I didn't know there was a tahlil here.

Like this…

Since Anom does not have anyone to look after her,

can I look after her?

Does that mean you have not come home for ten years?

I will tell you later, dear.

Let's go.

Let's go.

Dad wanted that your room stay locked.

He never stops mentioning your name.

He must have missed you.

Who is that?

That's Dad.

But that's the man who came to our house that day before.

That's impossible, dear. That's my Dad.

It's okay,

you take rest first.

Thank you, Anom.

Are you okay, dear?

This…

is when I was ten years old.

I'm positive that the man who came was your father!

Impossible, dear.

Dad was sick during that time.

How could he come to the house?

I think it's just…

your vision or maybe you were dreaming again?

No. Impossible.

Who is your Dad actually?

That's enough, dear.

Get some sleep and rest.

We'll continue tomorrow.

Do not open this, Yamin.

I got a message…

to wait until the night

changes colors.

Dear?

Where are you going?

We're going back home.

Why so suddenly?

I'll tell you once we're home. All right? Let's go.

You were the one eager to come here.

We should at least wait.

Let me settle Dad's matters first.

Okay…

It's okay then.

I'll go back alone. I saw something!

Dear.

At least tell me, so that I can understand.

Not here.

Why not here? What's the problem?

I don't get it. You wanted me to come, but now you want to leave?

I know. But the thing is…

Oh, God.

There are no window shops around here.

This? This was handed by Mak Lijah.

Dear?

Dear?

Yamin…

It's okay. Let me take this bag to your room.

Anom…

Where is Dad's car?

I don't know.

The two of you don't have to worry.

I will leave tomorrow.

Alright.

She's so odd.

Dear…

Listen to what I'm about to tell you about Dad.

Prayer for an enlightened heart.

-How old are you? -Twelve.

Twelve years old.

What can I help you with?

Mr. Rewan…

my husband is a womanizer,

I want him to be tied to me, so that he'll only love me.

And I want to be more beautiful. Please help me.

There's no problem.

Years of marriage?

Five years.

Five years, but no children?

True.

Normally the men have problem.

But don't worry.

Take my honey.

Okay.

Before you two are together, take one spoon of it.

Mr. Rewan…

I hope whatever we do will succeed.

I don't want to miss any tender.

Don't worry.

As long as I'm here, your dreams will be fulfilled.

All right

Rewan, please help my child!

Hold her tight!

Now I understand…

Forgive me, Allah…

Anom…

When are we leaving?

Are we going to leave Anom injured like that?

When you told me your father was a shaman in this village,

that made me believe what I saw last night.

What did you see, dear?

Dad…

Dad.

Anom.

In the room…

Dad is back

in the room.

It's okay.

You take rest first.

Dear.

Jeez, you startled me!

What are you doing in Dad's room?

It must be broken.

Same goes for my heart.

Are you sulking?

Dear…

If it's because of Anom,

I only see her as my sister…

I just knew her yesterday,

but I am indebted to her since she took care of my Dad.

Even if it is true,

don't overdo it.

Okay.

By the way, I want go find someone to repair our window car.

Go on then.

Hey…

Are you good?

Okay.

But don't be late.

Okay.

Oh, God.

Anom!

Anom, didn't I tell you not to move?

Anom?

Yamin?

Dad…

Isn't it wrong to do this?

You just watch.

Dear.

Did you change it?

Change what?

The car windshield.

Oh! The car windshield…

Not enough time.

I don't know where the workshop is.

Where did you get this album?

From Dad's room.

Dear, make sure to put it back where it belongs.

And don't go to Dad's room anymore.

Remember all my advices…

I'll go in first, okay?

Yamin…

Anom?

Who were you talking to?

I was talking to Mak Lijah. She came by looking for me.

Mak Lijah?

Dear?

Dear.

Why didn't you invite her inside?

I could have met her.

Don't you know who Mak Lijah is?

She's a midwife from the next village.

Dad knew her very well.

I wanted go out for a while to meet the headman.

How about I get ready first and we eat together?

Of course.

Dear!

Let's just go tomorrow to find someone to cure Dilla.

Or I'll call Mak Lijah to come over and look at her.

Dilla's body temperature is high.

Okay.

Actually I wanted to meet the villagers tonight,

I wanted to say thank you for taking care of Dad's funeral.

You can do it tomorrow night.

It's just that I'm worried of what the villagers might say.

We are the ones who suffer

if we listen to what people say

or think about what they say

and to satisfy everyone.

You sound like Dad.

Tomorrow we'll lock Dad's room.

All right

Yamin.

Yeah?

I'll shower first.

Dad?

It's me, Dad.

I've settled everything.

You need to go far away.

Don't come back.

No matter what happens to me.

I don't want you to get cursed because of me.

I don't want you to inherit the occult from your Dad.

You'll cross

seven long rivers.

So that the oath within you remains steadfast.

Your Dad loves you.

Dad…

Forgive me for breaking the oath.

But, please, Dad…

Please…

whoever you are with my father,

please don't bother my wife.

Let her be. Please don't bother her.

I'd rather…

I'd rather you take me with you.

So please just accept me and promise not to bother my wife!

Forgive me, Dad.

Dad, please forgive me!

Yamin!

You took an oath!

What happened, dear?

I thought you were out.

Are you okay?,

I don't know.

I'm confused about what happened last night…

Whether it was real or not.

You're still daydreaming.

I'll go prepare some food for you, okay?

Slow down.

Yamin!

This is yours.

Yamin, you woke up late today?

You must be tired, right?

Tired from what?

Anom…

I don't think you have to call Mak Lijah.

Because she is better today.

How can you act as if it's nothing?

What do you mean?

I hope what happened last night won't happen again.

I don't want Dilla to know.

I don't understand. What are you talking about?

Enough, Yamin.

Did you forget about what we did last night?

How many women have you touched out there?

Like father, like son.

What are you talking about?

I don't get it.

Where are you going?

I'm seeing Mak Lijah.

Let all the villagers know what you did me!

Anom.

Madam…

Peace be upon you.

Peace be upon to you too.

Madam, is Mr. Rewan home?

I've brought his car back after repairs.

Mr. Rewan has passed away.

He passed away two days ago.

But, two days ago he was the one who sent his car to be repaired.

He even asked me to buy honey.

Anom!

Anom!

I know that you are around here.

Come out, Anom.

Please tell me so that I can understand!

Who are you talking to?

To…

The person my father adopted…

Anom.

Anom?

You're Rewan's son?

Yes.

She told me that she's going to Mak Lijah's house.

There aren't any houses in this forest.

That's right.

There is not a single person named Mak Lijah in this village.

It can't be.

Let go of me!

No. There is only one Rewan in this village.

You're just like your father!

That's impossible.

Maybe another Mr. Rewan?

No, there's only one Mr. Rewan in this village.

Sorry, but…

Who are you exactly? I've never seen you.

Yes, there was once a person name Mbah Usu Lijah.

But she lived in the next village.

Before people in the village were seeking Mr. Rewan for treatment,

all the villagers went to Usu Lijah.

Madam, please follow me!

But she passed away a long ago.

And her granddaughter was taken care of by your father.

And that is Anom.

From what you've told me,

this means your house has become a jinns's nest.

Please forgive Anom!

That house is not safe!

Then where are you taking me?

My uncle is the Imam of this village!

Go back fast. Get out of the house.

Sarom.

Sarom!

Grandma?

Grandma!

I only love you!

I don't have anyone else!

You liar!

Dear?

Dear?

Is this your love? Is this your love?

Calm down, dear.

How can I calm down?

So you can lie to my face again?

-What did I lie? -Don't touch me! I'm disgusted!

I saw what you did with Anom!

What did I do? I don't understand.

You really are a cheater!

You can stop pretending, Yamin!

Stop pretending!

I saw it with my own eyes!

Listen, now is not the time to argue.

We need to get out from this house and bring Anom with us.

See?

You're still thinking about your scandal, you still care about her--

I'm sorry.

Don't touch me.

You slapped me because of her!

You're useless!

Right now we just need to get out of this house!

You need to get out of my life!

Wait until the night…

changes color.

You…

You're such a whore!

Women like you…

Women like you deserve to die!

Get in here!

Shit!

Get up!

You're truly a whore!

Are you satisfied after ruining my family?

You deserve to die!

You are truly…

Die, woman!

You must really want to die.

A whore like you really deserves to die!

Dear!

Stop it, dear! What are you doing?

Why do you still care about her?

Dear, please don't

Go away! And never come near me!

11 FEBRUARY 2004

Rewan…

It's not that easy…

to resurrect the body of your wife.

And it's not easy…

to use something from the sacred book.

If the right way and rule is not used…

-If-- -Mbah…

The person that died is my wife!

Not someone else's!

The red soil on her grave…

it's almost changing its color!

Is that the sacrifice that I should take from you?

Rewan…

You will never understand the value of having something

until you experience its loss.

Grandma…

Please help me.

I want my wife back.

It's not the time yet, Rewan.

How long do I need to wait?

As long as the night color remains unchanged.

You don't know the consequences of wanting something

before it's time.

The knowledge I seek is almost complete.

-So-- -Yes.

The time has come.

This belongs to my ancestors.

It contains not just any

secrets of the Minahasans.

And whatever you desire will surely be granted.

It's not that easy for me to give it to you…

because your past promises

are yet to be fulfilled.

Forget about your wife. This book still belongs to the Minahasans.

If everything that I want is in that thing,

why would I need you?

If this book is white, I will darken it!

Grandma!

I will always be with you, Anom.

Anom, you have to promise

to save our sacred book.

I will, Grandma. I will.

If that thing is still in his hands,

If he still has it alive and in flesh and blood…

the curse of the oath will not cease with his descendants!

Grandma!

I promise to return our sacred book, Grandma.

I will make sure that he will pay for what he did.

I promise to erase his entire lineage!

Anom!

Careful handling those!

The sap from this tree can be lethal!

How do I handle it?

Mix the sap of these leaves into a drink,

but not in plain water

and make sure the taste remains distinct!

If he keeps drinking it, he'll meet his end!

Dad, have a drink.

Dad…

I'll show all the evidence related to my husband to the both of you.

Our wedding picture.

This is our wedding picture.

Miss Ardilla.

Miss Ardilla.

You need to rest first and calm down.

The doctor said that you need a lot of rest.

Miss Ardilla…

Actually we came to inform you

that the case is closed.

Because we can't find any evidence of what you stated in the report.

Then what about my husband's body?

What happened to them?

Miss, according to the firefighter and forensics…

no bodies were found in the fire.

I'm sorry, Miss Ardilla.

We have checked with the marriage registration department

and checked your personal profile.

Actually, you were never married.

It can't be.

I…

"Yamin bin Rewan"?

"This sacred book will darken

when my future lineage is sacrificed."

You are the heiress of the Minahasans.

Today is the day I've fulfilled your wish, master.

So that this sacred book becomes darker with its new sacrifice.

We will meet again.

THE BLACK MAGIC CURSE

WILL RETURN