WWII Drama ‘The Ghost and the Gun’ Announces Cast, Sets June Start in Bali

EXCLUSIVE:

Scheduled to start production in June, this film is a collaboration between Indonesia, Singapore, and the UK.
The Phantom and the Pistol
Will feature Malaysian actor Saifullah (Gambit)
Alter-Naratif
) and Fabian Loo (
One Cent Thief
), Indonesian actress Asmara Abigail (
Stone Turtle
and American actor Brett Tutor (
Black Doves
).

The film is set in 1948 and follows a pair of soldiers abandoned by the British in Malaysia after the war. Both soldiers soon find themselves having to defend a village from rebel warlords.

Shooting will start at the recently constructed Viking Sunset Studios located in Bali, Indonesia.

The Malay-and English- language film will be the third feature film from Anshul Tiwari (Netflix’s
Before Life After Death
).

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The producers involved are Debasmita Dasgupta from Films Positive, Mikail Mahmud Chowdhury of LDNO Productions, and Tim Willrich from Limbo Pictures.

The co-founder of Misfit Productions, Jessie White, will take on the role of executive producer for the film.
The Ghost and the Gun
marking the company’s first narrative feature film involvement.

“Seldom do we get to see the consequences of World War II in Asia,” stated Director Tiwari. “This is what attracted me to this project—a opportunity to depict an era in history that tends to be overlooked. While the story unfolds against the background of Britain’s departure from Southeast Asia, at its core lies the exploration of how individuals grapple with trauma and guilt. Although visible wounds inflicted by war might eventually recover, their psychological harm remains perpetual.”

Dasgupta commented, “Creating a movie featuring intricate characters and deep emotions necessitates an exceptional caliber of actors, and we are privileged to have assembled this level of talent.”

Bo Holmgreen, the founder of Viking Sunset Studios, expressed his excitement about bringing this spectacular film to Bali. He mentioned they integrate cutting-edge equipment along with the biggest covered sound stage located directly at the shoreline. Additionally, they offer an extensive array of settings featuring jungles, rivers, and palm trees near their outdoor lots, allowing them to place sets conveniently close to the studios while minimizing crew travel.

White said: ”
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This is precisely the type of narrative thatMisfit thrives on—a tale that is bold, unshared, and profoundly human. Such stories hold significant value. They delve into underrepresented narratives and reveal fresh perspectives on struggle and unity. We couldn’t be more thrilled to aid in bringing this critical and potent story to light.