In a village in the Rembang area, a man named Dandu returns to become a forest guard, following in his father's footsteps. He reconnects with his childhood friend Sundari, and they plan to marry. However, the area is plagued by illegal logging gangs, and Dandu's predecessor as forest guard died under suspicious circumstances. As Dandu investigates, he uncovers a complex web of deceit involving the logging gangs and the company managing the forest. Tragedy strikes when Sundari is killed, leading to supernatural events and a spirit seeking vengeance. The struggle between the villagers, the company, and the illegal loggers culminates in a revelation of betrayal and the impact of colonial exploitation on the community.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. A group of people came to a forest and the narrator was beaten until they fainted.
2. The narrator was taken to the middle of the forest.
3. The village is located in the Rembang area and has a large teak forest managed by a company.
4. The company uses the forest as a commodity.
5. The area has not been safe recently due to illegal blandong gangs stealing wood.
6. The gangs are very dangerous.
7. Dandu's father was a Sinder (forest guard) who helped his boss when he was ill.
8. Tarzi is the head of the Forest Mantri and has a twin brother who is the leader of the Wild Blandong.
9. Sinder died in a work accident, but there are suspicions that he was killed.
10. The company has cruel methods towards the blandongs, and many people have fallen into poverty.
11. Dangdut is a forest guard who was placed in the village to replace the previous Sinder.
12. Sundari is Dangdut's wife, and she was killed by Tarji, who is the leader of the Wild Blandong.
13. Tarji killed Sundari because she was pregnant and he wanted to use her death to fuel the struggle against the company.
14. Sundari's spirit is seeking revenge and is killing the members of the Wild Blandong.
15. The company had to dismiss Dangdut as Sinder due to his inability to work after his wife's death.
16. Tarzan was rewarded by the company for crushing the Wild Blandong rebellion and was given the position of Sinder.
17. Sundari's spirit is not targeting Barno because she knows he did not mean to hurt her.
18. The term "Sundari Bolong" is spreading and becoming "Sundel Bolong", with some people calling it "Sundel Bolong".