What Happens at the End of Udin's Inferno?

Set in an Indonesian suburban Middle-Class neighborhood, Udin’s Inferno, tells a story about 12 years old kid named Udin, who got traumatized after reading a comic book about a depiction of hell torture. In the book, Udin sees a very graphic and disturbing violent depiction of tormented sinners that haunts him throughout the day. One of the sinners in the book is a person who got a tattoo in his life. One of his friends mocks Udin, a tattooed person in the book is Udin’s father, a guy who got tattoos all over his body. Udin thinks if he can manage to erase his father’s tattoo, he can save him and his father from getting to hell in the afterlife. Udin tries all efforts to erase his father’s tattoo which he obviously fails. Udin cannot deal with his obvious failure. He got even more haunted by his own depiction of hell not only when he was awake, but also in his sleep. In the end, his fears and trauma turn into a nightmare.

Yogi S. Calam's narrative builds toward a resolution centered on Muzakki Ramdhan (Udin)'s journey. In the book, Udin sees a very graphic and disturbing violent depiction of tormented sinners that haunts him throughout the day.

How Does Muzakki Ramdhan (Udin)'s Story End?

• Muzakki Ramdhan: Muzakki Ramdhan's storyline wraps up in the final act, though some viewers have found the resolution more ambiguous than expected.
• Ibnu Jamil (Udin's Father): Ibnu Jamil's role in the climax proves pivotal to how the central conflict resolves.
• Bhisma Prasetyo (Andi): Bhisma Prasetyo's character undergoes a significant shift in the final act.

What Does the Ending of Udin's Inferno Mean?

The ending of Udin's Inferno brings the narrative to a close, though viewer reception has been mixed. The resolution of Muzakki Ramdhan's story may not satisfy all audiences.