Jakarta, March 17, 2025 – MD Pictures, an MD Entertainment Company (IDX:FILM), held an IMAX screening of the film PABRIK GULA UNCUT at IMAX Agora Mall, which provided an intense and immersive cinematic experience for media partners and the film’s cast. This event was a special moment because for the first time, the cast watched the film “Pabrik Gula” in its entirety in IMAX format. The cast who attended this special screening included Arbani Yasiz, Ersya Aurelia, Erika Carlina, Benidictus Siregar, Dewi Paqis, Budi Ros, Hayati Aziz, Vonny Anggraeni, Gilang Devialdy, and Pratito Wibowo.
Manoj Punjabi, producer and CEO of MD Entertainment expressed his appreciation for the enthusiasm of the cast and media partners who attended this event. “We are very proud to be able to present “Pabrik Gul”a in IMAX format which provides a more in-depth and memorable viewing experience. Seeing the reactions of the cast and media partners today, I am sure “Pabrik Gula” will entertain Indonesian film audiences during Lebaran 2025,” said Manoj Punjabi.
“PABRIK GULA” SYNOPSIS
Approaching the sugar milling season at a remote factory on Java, Endah joins as a seasonal worker to settle family debts, accompanied by friends Fadil, Hendra, Wati, Ningsih, Franky, and Dwi. They’re greeted by strict rules from Marni and Samin: return to the mess at the yellow alarm and stay put after the red alarm at 9 pm.
On their first night, Endah spots Ningsih sneaking out post-red alarm. Concerned, Endah discovers a mysterious wayang performance without a visible puppeteer in a warehouse, where everyone inexplicably vanishes except for a tied-up ox. Terrified, Endah retreats without explanation.
The next day, Samin finds the ox rejected by the Demit Kingdom, signaling their need for a different sacrifice. As supernatural occurrences escalate, Marni prioritizes factory operations while Samin and Jinah investigate. Amidst the chaos, Endah and her friends realize they might be the next targets.
As tensions rise and the Demit’s demands become clearer, Endah and her friends must navigate eerie revelations and dark secrets to survive the haunting mysteries of the sugar mill.
Producer : Manoj Punjabi
Director : Awi Suryadi
Writer : Lele Laila
Cast : Arbani Yasiz, Ersya Aurelia, Erika Carlin, Bukie B. Mansyur, Wavi Zihan, Arif Alfiansyah, Benidictus Siregar, Sadana Agung, Yono Bakrie, Vonny Anggraini, Budi Ros, Dewi Pakis, Azela Putri, Hayati Azis, Gilang Devialdy, Pratito Wibowo
About MD Pictures
MD Pictures, an MD Entertainment Company, is a leading film studio based in Jakarta, Indonesia. As the first publicly listed film company on the Indonesia Stock Exchange (IDX), MD Pictures has been at the forefront of the entertainment industry for over two decades. Since its establishment in 2002, MD Entertainment has evolved into Indonesia’s most prolific media powerhouse, backed by a fully integrated production system and state-of-the-art facilities that cover the entire content creation pipeline. MD produces films, television and OTT programming, music, and animation — repeatedly setting industry benchmarks. With a vast library of over 200 feature films and 14,000 hours of content, MD has built a legacy of groundbreaking, award-winning productions. Notably, all intellectual property (IP) rights for MD content are wholly owned by the company.
In 2022, MD Pictures released “KKN: Curse of the Dancing Village”, which became the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time, surpassing 10 million viewers. This monumental success has further propelled MD onto the global stage, forging international partnerships and bringing Indonesian cinema to Hollywood premieres.
Continuing its expansion, MD acquired and launched MDTV in early 2025. With this acquisition and the ownership of its own distribution platform, MD has reinforced its dominance in television, drama, and digital content, bringing high-quality storytelling to even broader audiences. For more information please visit https://linktr.ee/mdentertainmentofficial
Contact: Astrid Suryatenggara (astrid@mdentertainment.com)
