Syamsul Arifin

After befriending documentarian Joshua Oppenheimer, former Indonesian death squad leaders reenact their real-life mass killings in the style of various American film genres. As they recreate their past atrocities, the line between reality and performance blurs, exposing the lingering impact of Indonesia's 1965-66 anti-communist purge and the unsettling psychology of its perpetrators.

Mursyid is married to Rahmah by his mother's choice. Mursyid does not treat Rahmah well as his wife and frequently goes out with Natasya. When Rahmah becomes pregnant, Mursyid immediately neglects her until Rahmah eventually passes away. Mursyid feels regret and takes good care of their child.