Djamin Setia Selamanya (2026): Cast, Story and Release Details

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Djamin Setia Selamanya follows a determined young man from Tanah Karo who joins a paramilitary unit under colonial rule. As he rises into a key strategist for North Sumatra’s guerrilla defense, the historical drama places military duty alongside the personal sacrifices demanded by Indonesia’s struggle for independence.

Djamin Setia Selamanya is a 2026 Indonesian action drama rooted in history and the life of military figure Djamin Ginting. Set against the final years of colonial rule and the emergence of the Indonesian Republic, the film follows a young man whose path from enlistment to military leadership is shaped by both conviction and difficult choices.

Directed by Rako Prijanto, the film uses a 1-hour-43-minute runtime to present a story involving colonialism, political upheaval, military service and Indonesia’s guerrilla defense in North Sumatra. Its central focus is the tension between public duty and the domestic sacrifices that accompany a life devoted to the republic.

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Story without spoilers

Educated under colonial rule, Djamin Ginting comes from Tanah Karo and enlists in a paramilitary unit after being offered a promise of liberation. That promise does not define the full course of his life, however. As political circumstances change, Djamin develops into an important military strategist involved in North Sumatra’s guerrilla defense.

The story also considers the personal cost of that commitment. Alongside its historical and military setting, Djamin Setia Selamanya follows the strain placed on home life when duty to a newly established republic takes priority. The film is based on a real person and presents Djamin’s rise through the perspective of a young man facing colonial power, armed resistance and responsibility.

What to expect

The film combines action, drama and historical biography. Its premise points to a story shaped by military operations, political conflict and the struggle against colonial rule, with North Sumatra and Tanah Karo providing its central geographic and historical context.

Viewers can also expect the domestic dimension of Djamin Ginting’s life to remain important. The story is not limited to his role as a soldier or strategist; it also addresses the sacrifices made around that duty. The use of Indonesian and Dutch reflects the film’s colonial-era setting and Indonesian historical context.

Cast and creative team

Rafi Sudirman leads the cast as Djamin Ginting. Chicco Kurniawan plays Kadir Saragih, while Marcell Darwin portrays Jacob Waas and Jourdy Pranata appears as Selamat Ginting. Claresta Taufan plays Likas Ginting, with Arla Ailani as Sarita.

The cast also includes Teddy Syach as Lantak Ginting, Unique Priscilla as Tidang Tarigan, Sulthan Hamonangan as Ucok and Rina Hassim. Rako Prijanto directs from a screenplay by Titien Wattimena and Lynda Ulviana.

• Rafi Sudirman as Djamin Ginting
• Chicco Kurniawan as Kadir Saragih
• Marcell Darwin as Jacob Waas
• Jourdy Pranata as Selamat Ginting
• Claresta Taufan as Likas Ginting
• Arla Ailani as Sarita
• Teddy Syach as Lantak Ginting
• Unique Priscilla as Tidang Tarigan
• Sulthan Hamonangan as Ucok
• Rina Hassim

Release and production context

Djamin Setia Selamanya is listed as a 2026 Indonesian production from Erjege Pictures. It is scheduled for release on October 1, 2026, and has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes. The film’s spoken languages are Indonesian and Dutch. Its genres are action, drama and history, and its story is based on the real life of Djamin Ginting.

Production companies: Erjege Pictures

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With its focus on Djamin Ginting’s military rise, North Sumatra’s guerrilla defense and the personal cost of revolutionary duty, Djamin Setia Selamanya offers a historical portrait grounded in Indonesia’s struggle to establish its republic. The film’s combination of biography, political conflict and domestic sacrifice gives its wartime story a clearly human center.

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