Acclaimed Indonesian director Mike Wiluan ventures into creature feature territory with 'Orang Ikan', a WWII-set tale based on Southeast Asian folklore.
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Orang Ikan, the mythical 'fish-man' creature, has been documented in Malay and Indonesian legends for centuries, providing a rich cultural foundation for Wiluan's film.
Set against the backdrop of World War II, the movie explores the intersection of the human and supernatural realms, offering a unique perspective on the era's horrors.