A historical war film set in 1948 Malaya, produced within the Viking Sunset Studios ecosystem in Bali, is coming to Indonesian cinema screens.
TABANAN, BALI, INDONESIA & JAKARTA, INDONESIA, October 2026
Viking Sunset Studios, a leading international film production hub in Bali, is proud to announce that Peluru Senja: The Ghost and The Gun, a historical war film produced within the Viking Sunset Studios ecosystem in Tabanan, Bali, will open in Indonesian cinemas on October 23, 2026. The film will hold its premiere in Jakarta and screen in CGV cinemas nationwide.
Peluru Senja Release Date in Indonesia
Peluru Senja: The Ghost and The Gun opens in cinemas on October 23, 2026. The film will premiere in Jakarta before screening in CGV cinemas across the country. Audiences can watch the trailer in the meantime and tag a friend to bring along.
About Peluru Senja: The Ghost and The Gun
Peluru Senja: The Ghost and The Gun is a historical war film set in Malaya in 1948, during the turbulent years that followed the end of World War II. The story follows a Malay soldier and a British soldier who are left behind after British forces withdraw. Together, they must set aside old enmities to defend a village from an armed insurgent group.
The film is directed by Anshul Tiwari, an India-born filmmaker based in Singapore, from a screenplay by Abhi Kumar. Tiwari spent roughly four years developing the project after receiving the story from Abhi Kumar, before production finally came together in 2025.
The principal cast includes:
- Hazman Al-Idrus as Ishraq Wan (“Iz”)
- Fabian Loo as Chin Liu
- Asmara Abigail as Siti
- Brett Tutor as Abe
The supporting cast includes Zidan El Hafiz, Lupeng Rashid, Nobuyuki Suzuki, and Indra Pacique.
Produced in the Viking Sunset Studios Ecosystem: 14 Sets to Recreate 1948 Malaya
Peluru Senja was born within the Viking Sunset Studios ecosystem. Viking Sunset Studios is one of the production companies behind the film, and to bring 1948 Malaya to life, 14 purpose-built period sets were constructed on the Viking Sunset Studios backlot in Tabanan, Bali. Production took place at Viking Sunset Studios facilities and across Bali’s natural locations, with hands-on support from the studio.
The one-hectare backlot brings together a black sand beach, terraced rice fields, forest, a river, and a sea cave in a single coastal setting in Beraban. Bo H. Holmgreen, producer and CEO of Viking Sunset Studios, has described the film as one of the first war films to complete its entire shoot in Bali. Full details are available on the Peluru Senja film page and in the article Peluru Senja: Shot on Location in Bali.
Filming took place across a range of locations, from dense forest to open coastline. Unpredictable weather, demanding terrain, and action sequences involving props, weapons handling, special effects makeup, and safety coordination were all part of the production process.
Cast and crew from Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapore, India, Bangladesh, the United Kingdom, and the United States worked together at Viking Sunset Studios facilities and across Bali’s natural locations.
The Team Behind the Film
According to the Indonesian release poster, the producers of Peluru Senja are Debasmita Dasgupta, Tim Willrich, Bo H. Holmgreen, and Mikail Chowdhury. The executive producers include Jessie White, AJ Leon, Vivian Ikdayah, Mohsen Ashraf, and Tanveer Ali. The director of photography is Boban James, with music by Robyn Patrick and colour grading by Nicolas Billy. Post-production was completed at Astro Studios Malaysia.
The film is produced by FilmsPositive, Limbo Pictures, Viking Sunset Studios, and LDNO. The Indonesian poster lists 13 Entertainment as the distributor.
The Journey So Far
The journey of Peluru Senja began in Bali. In May 2025, Viking Sunset Studios highlighted the film as a production underway at its facilities, and the production partners planned a dedicated reception at the Cannes Film Festival to introduce it to international distributors, producers, and media.
On August 22, 2026, the film held its gala premiere at GSC LaLaport BBCC in Kuala Lumpur, with MSK Cinemas Sdn Bhd as distribution partner. It then opened in Malaysia and Brunei on August 28, 2026, coinciding with Malaysia’s Merdeka week. A full account of the evening is available in the article Viking Sunset Studios at the Gala Premiere of Peluru Senja.
Now the film is coming to Indonesian audiences, with a premiere in Jakarta and a CGV cinema release from October 23, 2026. Peluru Senja: The Ghost and The Gun is also featured on the Viking Sunset Studios Our Work page, alongside Semusim, Bandit, and Black Dragon.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does Peluru Senja: The Ghost and The Gun open in Indonesia?
The film opens on October 23, 2026. It will premiere in Jakarta and screen in CGV cinemas.
What is Viking Sunset Studios’ role in Peluru Senja?
Viking Sunset Studios is one of the production companies behind the film. Fourteen period sets were built on the Viking Sunset Studios backlot in Tabanan, Bali, and Bo H. Holmgreen, CEO of Viking Sunset Studios, is also a producer on the film.
What is Peluru Senja: The Ghost and The Gun about?
It is a historical war film set in Malaya in 1948, about a Malay soldier and a British soldier left behind after British forces withdraw. They must put their enmity aside to defend a village from an armed insurgent group.
Who directed Peluru Senja?
Peluru Senja: The Ghost and The Gun is directed by Anshul Tiwari, with a screenplay by Abhi Kumar.
Who stars in Peluru Senja?
The principal cast is Hazman Al-Idrus as Ishraq Wan (“Iz”), Fabian Loo as Chin Liu, Asmara Abigail as Siti, and Brett Tutor as Abe.
Where was Peluru Senja filmed?
Entirely in Bali, Indonesia, within the Viking Sunset Studios ecosystem in Tabanan, with 14 period sets built to recreate 1948 Malaya.
Has Peluru Senja already been released in other countries?
Yes. The film opened in Malaysia and Brunei on August 28, 2026, distributed by MSK Cinemas Sdn Bhd.
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