Money From The Dead

Overview

The short documentary film Money from the Dead reveals the daily lives of a group of the Chinese Benteng community involved in the funeral industry. Koh Edy, the owner of a coffin-making business, continues his family tradition with deep dedication. His story intersects with Koh Kiki, a maker of teng who carefully preserves the details of his craft, and Kak Luna, a mortician who provides the final touch with respect and reverence. Although they do not know each other personally, they are connected within a complex network that sustains funeral rituals and preserves ancestral culture amidst modernization.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

September 14, 2025

Original language

English

Spoken languages

Indonesian

Cast

Luna

Director

Wahyu Syakir Nugraha

Producer

Febriantonius Thiosabrata

Cinematography

Nyoman Satya

Budget

$100

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt38047569