Levitating (Indonesian: Para Perasuk, lit. 'The Possessors') is a 2026 supernatural drama film directed by Wregas Bhanuteja from a screenplay he co-wrote with Defi Mahendra and Alicia Angelina. The film stars Angga Yunanda as a young man who aspires to be the shaman of a trance party. It also stars Maudy Ayunda, Anggun, Bryan Domani, and Chicco Kurniawan. It is an international co-production of Indonesia, Singapore, and France.
It had its world premiere on 24 January 2026 at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival, competing at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 23 April 2026.
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Plot
Bayu dreams of becoming the shaman of a trance party in order to raise enough money to prevent his village from being evicted.
Cast
Angga Yunanda as Bayu
Maudy Ayunda as Laksmi
Anggun as Teacher Asri
Chicco Kurniawan as Pawit
Bryan Domani as Ananto
Indra Birowo as Bayu's father
Ganindra Bimo as Fahri
Muhammad Asyrof Al-Ghifari as cafe visitor
Aimee Janice as Bayu's cousin
Buyung Ispramadi as the senior stargazer
Ivonne Dahler as Mrs. Nana
Production
In February 2024, it was reported that Wregas Bhanuteja would direct his third feature film, with Tan Si En of Momo Film Co serving as a co-producer. In August 2024, the cast of the film was announced, including Angga Yunanda, Maudy Ayunda, Bryan Domani, Chicco Kurniawan, Indra Birowo, Ganindra Bimo, and Anggun in her film acting debut. In September 2024, it was presented at the Asian Project Market, held during the Busan International Film Festival, where it won the CJ ENM Award. It was also reported that Patrice Nezan of French production company Les Contes Modernes would serve as a co-producer.
In March 2025, it was reported that Taiwan-based company Aview Images would co-produce the film during its slate announcement at the FilmArt. In May 2025, the project received a post-production grant from Purin Pictures.
KG Media, Masih Belajar Pictures, RVO Horizon and Anami Films financed the film.
Principal photography took place for twenty four days and had wrapped in October 2024.
Release
Levitating had its world premiere on 24 January 2026, competing at the World Cinema Dramatic Competition section at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 23 April 2026.