Indonesia is a country in turmoil. The people are poor and oppressed by the Dutch Government. However, one hope remains in the form of rebel leader Jaka Sembung. His rebels and his famous fighting ability inspires the people to hang on. Van Shramm, the Dutch representative in Java offers a reward for the death of Sembung and employs a mighty warrior, the invincible Kobar, to go after him. One short fight later Kobar is dead and Van Shramm turns to a magician for him. The magician resurrects the deadly enemy of Sembung, Kieten, to take revenge. Kieten faces Sembung and defeats him - Sembung is imprisoned and blinded by the cruel Van Shramm. However, Van Shramm's daughter has fallen for Sembung and frees him. Sembung again faces Kieten and is overcome by his magic - finally being turned into a pig before escaping the prison. A kindly magician returns Sembung to his human form and teaches him new skills that he will need as he prepares to face Kieten for the final time.