Indeed, you read the headline correctly as the director solely goes by Edwin, whose film career spans close to eighteen years and a life experience even longer before – such which now shapes his directorial vision, as festival attendees this month at Locarno and TIFF in Toronto rev up to catch his newest film, Vengeance Is Mine, All Others Pay Cash, starring Marthino Lio and Ladya Cheryl.
Ajo Kawir is a fighter who fears nothing, not even death. His raging urge to fight is driven by a secret: his impotence. When he crosses paths with a tough female fighter named Iteung, Ajo gets beaten black and blue, but he also falls head over heels in love. Will Ajo’s path lead him to a happy life with Iteung, and, eventually, his own peace of mind?
Screendaily unveiled the official trailer a few days ago prior to Edwin’s interview for The Hollywood Reporter this week, wherein he expansively discusses the cultural, societal and political machinations that inspired his latest homage to 80s and 90s action and drama gravure. The Match Factory is handling international sales on the Indonesian action pic which is based on the latest titular novel by award-winning author Eka Kurniawan, who also co-wrote the script.
