IJO DAN EMAS
Ijo dan Emas | Retelling the Story of Timun Mas
Discover a different perspective on the folk tale of Timun Mas in Ijo dan Emas! Through the unique touch of Aniwayang Studio, this story reveals another side of Buto Ijo, who has long been known as a villain. Witness how this legend is brought back to life in an unexpected way!
IJO EMAS SYNOPSIS
Ijo dan Emas is the second Aniwayang project by Daud Nugraha and Aniwayang Studio. It is an adaptation of the popular Central Javanese folktale, Timun Mas, rewritten from a different perspective by Andina Subarja, telling the story from Buto Ijo’s point of view, who is often misunderstood as the villain. Ijo dan Emas brings a fresh take on Indonesian folklore.
The production technique of Ijo dan Emas is similar to that of Desa Timun, but with a unique innovation—the use of color in the puppets. This visual adaptation aligns with the title (Ijo and Emas, meaning “Green” and “Gold”) and the characters (Buto Ijo and Timun Mas). Green and yellow hues are carefully incorporated into the intricate cutouts of the main character puppets, introducing a new artistic element to this traditionally shadow-focused medium.
ORIGIN STORY
The origin of Ijo dan Emas is inspired by the Central Javanese folk tale Timun Mas, which tells the story of a brave young girl (Timun Mas) who fights against an evil giant (Buto Ijo).
In Ijo dan Emas, this popular tale has been rewritten from a different perspective by Andina Subarja. Told from the point of view of Buto Ijo—misunderstood as a villain—Ijo dan Emas brings a fresh twist to Indonesian folklore.
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THE CASTS
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Buto Ijo
A large and terrifying giant, but actually kind and gentle-hearted.
A large and terrifying giant, but actually kind and gentle-hearted. He is often misunderstood by the villagers because of his fierce appearance, even though all he wants is a friend to keep him company in his loneliness. He possesses magical objects that can transmute into natural elements: a needle into a clump of bamboo, shrimp paste into hot mud, salt into an ocean of water, and cucumber seeds into giant cucumber plants. He also inherited a special heirloom from his family that can grant any wish. Because of his kindness, he gave the heirloom to Mbok Srini, who desperately wanted a child, and thus Timun Mas was born.
Timun Mas
A magical child born from a giant golden cucumber
Her real name is Siti Maimunah Binti Srini Maswoto, shortened to Timun Mas, a magical child born from a giant golden cucumber. Timun Mas, who is only 3 years old, is cheerful, curious, and loves to play. She has a strong emotional bond with Buto Ijo, as she was born from the giant's heirloom. But because Buto Ijo's face is scary and he is considered dangerous, she is not allowed to be friends with him. However, with strong determination, she follows her friend who was driven into the forest.
