50 minSeason 1 • Episode 8
LatestLocated in the middle of the 19th century, during the colonial era of Dutch India, the series "Grisse" follows a group of unusual characters who launch a rebellion against a brutal governor and finally have a chance to decide their fate.
Production
Java-shot authenticity beats any studio backlot.
Costume
19th century Dutch-Indonesian clash, impeccably sweaty.
Direction
Three directors, one surprisingly cohesive vision.
Creators
Mike Wiluan, Tony Tilse, Ler Jiyuan
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Shot entirely on location in Java, Indonesia — the same plantations and colonial buildings that existed in the 1860s setting.
Creator Mike Wiluan is Singaporean-Indonesian, making this a rare Southeast Asian perspective on Dutch colonialism rather than the usual European lens.
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