Grave Torture

The Dad is the steady pillar of the family, helping run the bakery and guiding daily life with quiet resilience. His death in the bombing shatters the family, forcing the children to confront loss at a young age. He represents ordinary life, faith, and the responsibilities that anchor a family through tragedy.

Adil is curious and close to his sister Sita, the pairing that grounds their early world in mutual support. The bombing and subsequent grief propel him into adulthood, where he becomes a mortician and keeper of the dead. His practical view of life and death contrasts with Sita’s fixation on punishment and truth.

Sita is the sister whose fixation on the idea of Siksa Kubur drives her relentless pursuit of the truth behind the killings. Her grief transforms into a philosophical mission to interrogate authority and the afterlife. She confronts Ilham and endures a perilous night that tests her sense of justice and mercy.

Ilham is the benefactor whose true identity is revealed as an abuser of children, including Ismail. His power and secrecy culminate in a final confrontation with Adil, driving him to take his own life. His grave becomes a haunting symbol of the hidden abuses that haunt the living.

Masbeth is a serial killer whose grave becomes a touchstone for Sita’s belief that the dead might reveal punishment after death. The cemetery visit to his grave deepens the mystery and binds the past to the present crisis. His presence anchors the film’s exploration of truth, revenge, and mercy.

Mr. Wahyu is a dementia patient whose care and potential discharge raise ethical questions about the treatment of the elderly in care facilities. His presence sparks a debate between Sita and the system about mercy, duty, and the possibility of post-death torment.

Lala is Adil’s wife who throws him out, adding strain to his life while he grapples with guilt and distance at work. Her action echoes the broader themes of fracture and accountability within family life.