Indonesian filmmaker Angga Dwimas Sasongko lit up JAFF Market 2025 with the first major public reveal of his new action-fantasy feature “ Queen of Malacca ” (“Ratu Malaka”), presenting an ensemble cast and giving audiences a candid look at the project’s creative evolution and world-building.

The project was first revealed by Variety at the Cannes Film Market.

At JAFF Market, Sasongko confirmed the film’s ensemble through a rapid-fire onstage presentation, revealing stylized character boards for lead Claresta Taufan, currently enjoying acclaim for “Pangku,” Faris Fadjar, Lutesha, Ganindra Bimo, Dion Wiyoko, Jihane Almira, and Wulan Guritno, along with producer Kori Adyanning and veteran Hong Kong stunt coordinator Chan Man Ching, whose arrival drew loud applause.

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