About Halfworlds (HBO)

Halfworlds is an Indonesian dark fantasy dramatic television series produced and aired by HBO Asia. It debuted on November 29, 2015. This television series explores the underworld, where humans coexist with ancient creatures from superstitions and folklore. The story follows a young artist named Sarah, who gets caught up in a dark mystery plot involving mythological creatures.

Making / Production

Halfworlds was created by Joko Anwar and produced by HBO Asia. The production was filmed in Indonesia and featured a cast of Indonesian actors. To successfully authenticate the essence of mythology immersed series, the show was filmed in various locales that echoed the rich heritage of Indonesia.

Actors

• Salvita Decorte as Sarah, a street artist who unknowingly has a supernatural lineage. Decorte brilliantly captures the essence of Sarah’s curiosity, determination, and fear.
• Reza Rahadian as Tony, a mysterious figure who knows more about Sarah than she does herself. Rahadian’s performance is enigmatic and charismatic.
• Arifin Putra as Barata, a supernatural being with a dark past. Putra’s portrayal is intense and full of depth.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Halfworlds is HBO Asia's first original series from Indonesia.
• The series showcases several Indonesian myths and folklore that are not widely known outside of Indonesia.

Awards

While Halfworlds didn't win any major international awards, it was well-received for its unique premise and dark storyline.

Quotes

• “Ever wonder how the world came to be? Well, it's not what it seems.” - Barata
• "Who would've thought, my blood, is my nightmare.." – Sarah

Music, Soundtrack

• The theme song for Halfworlds is "Danur" by Indonesian singer Risa Saraswati.
• The series’ backdrop of Indonesia is complemented by local music that gives the show an authentic feel.