Our take
The Invisible Guest is an HBO Max Indonesian thriller rated NC16 about a businesswoman accused of killing her lover. The story unfolds through interviews and flashbacks involving affairs, a car crash, and shifting accounts of truth. Psychological tension outweighs graphic gore
Uplifting themes
The story examines how truth can be shaped by whoever tells the story first The defense lawyer pushes for honesty, though most adults harbor hidden motives
Story (may spoil tone)
Accused of murdering her lover, a young businesswoman hires a brilliant lawyer. With only three hours left, they must uncover what really happened.
What we flagged
Scores are 0–5: 0 means none; 5 means the strongest we flagged in that category.
Details
Violence Murder, a fatal car crash, and interrogation scenes drive the mystery w…
Murder, a fatal car crash, and interrogation scenes drive the mystery without heavy gore focus
Language Tense legal and relationship arguments may include strong language in I…
Tense legal and relationship arguments may include strong language in Indonesian dialogue
Sex / nudity No sex found in this title
No sex found in this title
Drugs / alcohol No drugs found in this title
No drugs found in this title
Frightening Accusation pressure, unreliable storytelling, and sudden revelations cr…
Accusation pressure, unreliable storytelling, and sudden revelations create sustained suspense
Self-harm / suicide No self-harm found in this title
No self-harm found in this title
Sexual violence No sexual violence found in this title
No sexual violence found in this title
Child peril / abuse No child peril found in this title
No child peril found in this title
Bullying / discrimination No bullying found in this title
No bullying found in this title
Gore / death / weapons No gore found in this title
No gore found in this title
Dangerous behaviour No dangerous behavior found in this title
No dangerous behavior found in this title
Eating disorders / body image No eating found in this title
No eating found in this title
Mental health Guilt, grief, and deception strain the accused woman and those around h…
Guilt, grief, and deception strain the accused woman and those around her
Gambling No gambling found in this title
No gambling found in this title
Grief / bereavement Loss and betrayal fuel the investigation as different versions of event…
Loss and betrayal fuel the investigation as different versions of events emerge
Talk after watching
- Why is it hard to know who is telling the truth in a crisis?
- How do secrets in relationships hurt everyone involved?