Ancient Soul (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 2
Released in 2022, Ancient Soul is a drama film directed by Alvaro Gurrea, running about 93 minutes.
What it’s about. A Kawa Ijen sulfur miner finds his routine radically altered the moment his wife goes away. He enters then a time loop that transforms his reality as his beliefs move from animism to Islam and capitalism. In a hybridization between ethnofiction and documentary, the film questions the myth of progress and explores the relationship with the otherness in the neocolonial reality of the South Seas .
Who’s in it. Ancient Soul stars Aris Munandar, Ach. Efendi, Roni Hidayat and Sayu Kholif.
How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Ancient Soul has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Ancient Soul page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ancient Soul tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ancient Soul (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Ancient Soul change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Ancient Soul worth watching?
- Ancient Soul holds an audience score of 2.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ancient Soul?
- Ancient Soul stars Aris Munandar, Ach. Efendi, Roni Hidayat and Sayu Kholif.
- When was Ancient Soul released?
- Ancient Soul was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.