Once upon a time Nyi Patek often terrorized the people of Karangnongko village at the foot of Mount Merapi. She kidnapped children to become slaves. At that time also in Karangnongko stood a hermitage led by Ki Iklik, which made Nyi Patek able to be crippled and locked in a well. At the hermitage also lives Ayu who works as a jathilan dancer. Ayu has a special relationship with Ningrum. Then, comes Sapta, the writer, who attracts Ayu's heart. At the same time Nyi Patek that was paralyzed by Ki I...