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Borderless Fog is a mystery drama previously titled in its mother tongue as Kabut Berduri. Created by Indonesian director Edwin, the movie gained popularity among viewers.
It stars Putri Marino as Sanja Arunika, a detective who is sent to Kalimantan to investigate a series of heinous murders happening down the border of Indonesia and Malaysia. Borderless Fog was released on August 1, 2024, and is available to stream on Netflix.
The movie was shot in Kalimantan, Lake Sentarum National Park, and Traditional Rumah Panjang in West Kalimantan. This article explores the picturesque places where the filming of this movie took place.
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All filming locations of Borderless Fog
Kalimantan, Indonesia
Most of the Borderless Fog was shot in Kalimantan, which forms a part of the Indonesian share of Borneo. Praised for its huge rainforests and several cultures, Kalimantan furnished the much-looked-for setting with a dash of eeriness to the movie.
The filming took place in early 2023 and captured a variety of indoor and outdoor locations, evoking the mystery-like feeling in the movie.
Lake Sentarum National Park
Another important location for the film was Lake Sentarum National Park, deep in the heart of Kalimantan. It has the densest forests, serpentine rivers, and serene lakes, making for an eerily beautiful setting for many key scenes to build suspense in the atmosphere.
Traditional Rumah Panjang in West Kalimantan
Another critical filming location was the traditional longhouses known as Rumah Panjang in West Kalimantan. Such communal houses are a portion of local culture and history. Filming in these traditional settings helped to capture some of the richness of Kalimantan's cultural diversity and bring depth to the movie.
Positive impact on local communities
The filming of Borderless Fog helped the local community in Kalimantan. The Indonesian government was happy because most of the filmmakers when telling their stories, concentrated on Java; the cast was local actors, and other members of the crew were locals who got opportunities for jobs; it raised the living standards of the locals.
According to the producer, Muhammad Zaidy, and the actor, Lukman Sardi, the movie involves beautiful locations and hospitable people.
What is the plot of Borderless Fog?
The movie follows Sanja Arunika, a Jakarta-based detective who is sent to investigate a series of gruesome murders along the Indonesia-Malaysia border. The murders are very disturbing, as all the victims are beheaded, and the bodies are frequently found with the heads of other victims.
As Sanja delves deeper into the case, she faces numerous obstacles, including police corruption and a local belief in a ghost called Ambong. The murder case is tied to human trafficking involving young girls from the Dayak community. Sanja must not only investigate the murders but also confront her own past and the ghosts that haunt her. The situation intensifies when she uncovers the local crime lord's involvement and realizes the killings are part of a larger conspiracy.
Borderless Fog is more of a mystery thriller; it's much more—a film revealing the beauty and rich culture of Kalimantan, Indonesia. The choice of locations brought forth a sense of realism in telling the story and provided viewers with a glimpse into the lesser-known but stunning parts of Indonesia.
