Shadow Master
1979, English. Directed by Larry Reed.
Shadow Master is a dramatic documentary about a family of performers in Bali. The film is an inside view of Balinese life which reveals the cultural context of theater, music, and dance on the island. The film is a dramatization of events which occurred during the filming process and during the two years the director, Larry Reed, spent living and studying with 'dalang' (shadow master) and his extended family. The dalang's daughter as she remembers the summer before she left home, and the boy she left behind. He is an apprentice to her father and wants to become the shadow master for his generation. By contrast, his brother wants girls, motorcycles, and money. The film follows the two brothers as each attempts to realize his dream.
- Runtime
- 0h 55m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- English
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- Released
- 1 January 1979
- Country
- United States of America
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Shadow Master runs 55 minutes (0h 55m).
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Shadow Master isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 1979. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
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Who directed Shadow Master?
Shadow Master (1979) was directed by Larry Reed and stars Nyoman Radjeg, Nyoman Sumandhi.