Cerita Lila plot: what the story is about
Cerita Lila is an Indonesian horror film built around twin sisters, Lila and Lili, and the dark household they grew up in. Their young single mother, Rahma, was at the centre of a home marked by severe abuse, and that history ends in tragedy for the girls.
The film follows one of the twins after death. As a restless spirit, she moves through the afterlife looking for the sister she has been separated from. Her search draws her toward a hidden supernatural scheme, one that seems designed to bury what really happened to the two of them.
The story’s building blocks are a haunted house, sleepwalking, ghostly encounters and a child caught between worlds. The film leans into psychological terror as much as jump-scare horror. The emotional core is the bond between the twins and the question of who wants the truth kept hidden. Firzanah Alya plays both Lila and Lili, and Shareefa Daanish plays Rahma. The film is based on a web series, so fans of the original story will recognise its roots.

Cerita Lila review guide: what makes it notable
- Director and writers: The film is directed by Bobby Prasetyo, from a screenplay by Erwanto Alphadullah and Gea Rexy.
- Cast: Lutesha plays Tari, Shareefa Daanish plays Rahma, Myesha Lin plays Nia and Firzanah Alya takes on the double role of the twins Lila and Lili. Wisnu Hardana appears as Wisnu and Whani Darmawan as Old Bimo.
- Familiar faces playing themselves: Sara Wijayanto, Demian Aditya and Fadi Iskandar appear as themselves. This adds a real-world layer to the supernatural story.
- Origin: This is an Indonesian production in the Indonesian language. It comes from MVP Pictures, Folago Pictures, PK Films, Legacy Pictures and Show Token.
- Genre and tone: It is a horror film with a psychological edge. It centres on a female protagonist, a troubled mother-daughter dynamic and the bond between twin sisters.
- Runtime: 106 minutes.
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Who will enjoy Cerita Lila
- Fans of Indonesian horror and Southeast Asian ghost stories
- Viewers who like psychological horror rooted in family trauma
- Anyone drawn to twin-sister mysteries and afterlife-themed stories
- Followers of the original web series who want to see it on the big screen
- Horror fans in the Philippines looking for festival-season scares
Cerita Lila release date in the Philippines & where to watch
Cerita Lila first released on June 18, 2026. In the Philippines, it is listed for a limited theatrical release on October 28, 2026, as part of Sine Sindak 7. Its local classification is R-16, so viewers must be 16 or older.
A trailer is available for those who want a preview before heading to the cinema.
Streaming availability in the Philippines is not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of October 24, 2026. For now, the cinema run is the way to catch it locally. Check back for updates on digital or streaming options.
Trailer
Cast
Luteshaas Tari
Shareefa Daanishas Rahma
Myesha Linas Nia
Firzanah Alyaas Lila
Firzanah Alyaas Lili
Sara Wijayantoas HerselfSee credits →
Wisnu Hardanaas Wisnu
Whani Darmawanas Old Bimo
Photo: TMDB
FAQ
- When is the Cerita Lila release date in the Philippines?
- Cerita Lila is listed for a limited theatrical release in the Philippines on October 28, 2026, as part of Sine Sindak 7.
- Where can I watch Cerita Lila in the Philippines?
- It is listed for Philippine cinemas through Sine Sindak 7 from October 28, 2026. Streaming availability is not yet listed in TMDB/JustWatch data as of October 24, 2026.
- Who is in the cast of Cerita Lila?
- The cast includes Lutesha as Tari, Shareefa Daanish as Rahma, Myesha Lin as Nia and Firzanah Alya as the twins Lila and Lili. Wisnu Hardana and Whani Darmawan also appear, along with Sara Wijayanto, Demian Aditya and Fadi Iskandar as themselves.
- What is the plot of Cerita Lila?
- The spirit of a young twin searches the afterlife for her separated sister. She uncovers a hidden supernatural scheme that conceals the truth about what happened to them after a history of abuse at home.
- How long is Cerita Lila and what is its rating in the Philippines?
- The film runs 106 minutes and carries an R-16 classification in the Philippines.

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