Sumanto's crime of cannibalism caused a commotion to everyone in a small village and made headlines in the newspapers. He recounts his life journey and crimes to a journalist.

Four stories unfold in Jakarta, a big city that feels cold and dehumanizing. Life there strips away meaning, turning people into soulless zombies. In their search for purpose, youths turn to the only things that seem worthwhile—television and movies. This obsession pushes them down a dark path, transforming them into twisted versions of anti-heroes who make anti-social choices that spiral out of control.

In a country where the law is strictly enforced, many conglomerates commit suicide. Tajir, another conglomerate, refrains from committing suicide because he remembers his wife and daughter, Mutiara. His business bankruptcy resulted in the confiscation of all his assets, leaving him impoverished. Tajir then becomes a bajaj driver, while his wife runs a food stall.