JAKARTA — Conjurig, a comedy-drama about the ghost-costumed street performers who have become a familiar sight in parts of Bandung, West Java, is set to open in Indonesian cinemas on Oct. 1, 2026.
Produced by Global Borneo Entertainment in collaboration with Bima Sakti Pictures and Imagine, the film recently released its first official trailer, offering a glimpse into the lives of two people who use makeup and costumes as a way to escape — and eventually confront — their personal troubles.
The 1-minute-46-second trailer is available on the film’s Instagram account, @conjurig.film.
The film draws inspiration from Comjurig, a Bandung community of cosplayers who dress as ghosts, or jurig in Sundanese. The practice has become one of the city’s more distinctive street spectacles, particularly around busy public spaces.
In the trailer, viewers are introduced to Piit, played by Dito Darmawan, a young man who works as a pocong cosplayer around Bandung’s town square, or Alun-Alun Bandung. For Piit, the costume offers a way to hide from the pain of losing his job and being left by his girlfriend.
The trailer also introduces Tamy, played by the singer and actress Maizura. A mysterious gothic cosplayer, Tamy is quietly running from another identity: that of the daughter of a famous singer.
Their paths cross on the same streets, setting in motion a relationship that brings warmth and humor while gradually revealing the vulnerabilities both characters have tried to conceal.
Tubagus Deddy, the film’s director, said Conjurig uses the world of street performers as the backdrop for a story that combines everyday comedy with a more human and emotional perspective.
The trailer, he said, focuses on the awkward gestures and small encounters between two people concealing their identities — moments intended to make audiences laugh while also revealing the sadness beneath the costumes.
Bandung itself plays an important role in the film. Its streets, crowds and distinctive atmosphere provide more than a setting; they help shape the story and introduce audiences to ghost cosplayers as one of the city’s unusual cultural phenomena.
“Alun-Alun Bandung has a unique energy — crowded, warm and full of little surprises around every corner,” Tubagus Deddy said. “We wanted the trailer to capture that energy while introducing Piit and Tamy as two people trying to hide from their problems, only to find themselves in the middle of the crowd.”
Global Borneo Entertainment said it was optimistic about the film’s prospects following the trailer’s release and ahead of its theatrical debut.
“We believe Conjurig will resonate with many people, not only because of its fresh and relatable comedy, but also because of the message behind it,” said Muhammad Ariza Darmawan of Global Borneo Entertainment. “Everyone needs a place to hide, to try something new and to step outside their comfort zone before finding the courage to face the world again.”
Darmawan also urged Indonesian audiences, particularly fans of local cinema, to support the film by seeing it in theaters.
Budi Ismanto, the film’s producer, described Conjurig as an unusual combination of comedy, drama, music and human stories.
Alongside its humor and inspirational elements, he said, the film features several new songs designed to be accessible and memorable.
“Conjurig is a unique and complete film, and, of course, an entertaining one,” Budi said. “Indonesian film audiences should come to theaters and see Conjurig, which begins screening nationwide on Oct. 1, 2026.”
In addition to Dito Darmawan and Maizura, the cast includes Ferry Maryadi, Mathias Muchus, Shella Fernanda, Bucek Deep, Joe P Project, Trie Utami, Anyun Cadel, Ikbal Fauzi and Wina Marrino.
