Dalang

A gifted puppeteer travels through a sun-drenched town where tradition and modern longing collide. As he rehearses a legendary shadow-play, he uncovers a forgotten family secret that reshapes his purpose and brings long-buried memories to the surface. The boundary between performer and audience blurs as villagers gather under string-lit skies, drawn by a tale that speaks to resilience, memory, and the power of storytelling to heal old wounds. With lyrical visuals and a rhythm that mirrors the dance of light and shadow, the film follows a quiet quest for belonging that resonates beyond the stage.