I Know When You Die (Indonesian: Aku Tahu Kapan Kamu Mati) is a 2020 Indonesian horror film directed by Hadrah Daeng Ratu and produced by Unlimited Production and Maxima Pictures. The film is adapted from a popular Wattpad novel by Arumi E and stars Natasha Wilona as Siena, a high school student who, after a near-fatal accident, gains the supernatural ability to see a ghostly figure appear near anyone about to die. Ria Ricis and Al Ghazali appear in supporting roles. It was released in Indonesian cinemas on 5 March 2020 and grossed approximately Rp 21 billion.
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Plot
Siena, a high school student, gains the supernatural ability to see death omens—manifesting as ghostly figures—following a near-death experience. Her abilities are validated after she witnesses the deaths of a classmate and her neighbor. While her classmates Flo, Neni, and Vina are initially skeptical of her claims, they are convinced after witnessing the sudden death of another student, Brama, in a traffic accident.
Soon after, Siena spots the ghost of Flo's deceased younger sister hovering near the group, signaling Flo's impending demise. In an attempt to alter her fate, the friends seek help from a local shaman, who provides them with protective consecrated water. However, an altercation with Brama’s vengeful ex-girlfriend, Denisa, results in the bottle being destroyed. During the scuffle, Flo falls down a flight of stairs and is hospitalized with critical injuries.
Seeking a solution, Siena consults a blind woman who suffered from the same curse and warns her that death is an unavoidable destiny. Returning to the hospital, Siena finds that Flo has succumbed to her injuries, forcing her to accept the tragic reality of her visions.
Cast
Natasha Wilona as Siena
Ria Ricis as Flo
Al Ghazali Kohler as Brama
Fitria Rasyidi as Neni
Ryma Gembala as Vina
Sonia Alexa as Denisa
Elizabeth Christine Skinner as Meta
Adinda Halona as Firly
Rita Nurmaliza as Fiona
Kevin Torsten as Diego
Anastasia Adamova as Naomi
Ika Karisma as Aini
Mahdika Wijiya as the Red Kuntilanak (ghost)
Jeremy Zefanya Tjandra as Marvel
Fellysha Beyonce as Flo's younger sister (ghost)
Moses Amadeus as Somad's child (ghost)
Qotrunnada Fajrina Achmad as Sari
Asri Welas as Badriah
Opie Kumis as Saidi
Daus Separo as Asrul
Aditya Warman as Somad
Shelly Febrianti as Mrs Somad
Amank Linggos as Samsul
Mutia Datau as Suri
Reception
A mixed review by Marcus Goh, for Yahoo news, criticized the quality of the photography but praised some actors’ performances. A very negative review for the French website DarkSideReviews.com, however, found the overall production unserious, the story boring and the portrayal of lead and secondary roles execrable.
Sequel
A sequel titled Aku Tahu Kapan Kamu Mati: Desa Bunuh Diri (English: I Know When You Dead: Suicide Village) was released in Indonesia on 14 September 2023. The film, again, stars Natasha Wilona as Siena, alongside Marsha Aruan, Giulio Parengkuan, Acha Septriasa, and Ratu Felisha. A review at Brilio.id found the sequel to be an improvement compared to the first part.