Global Constellation, a company specializing in international sales and financing, has taken on the global sales of the five-episode limited series “Heaven’s Gate.” The series is being introduced to international buyers for the first time at Series Mania.
“Heaven’s Gate” is set across two timelines, 1942 and the mid-1990s, and follows the story of Saskia, who travels to Indonesia with her teenage daughter, Alex, after inheriting an abandoned plantation named Heaven’s Gate. This practical move quickly turns into a gripping exploration of her family’s colonial past. Saskia experiences the life of Anisa, a Javanese woman in 1942, who is involved in a love triangle with the plantation owner, Jan Stokman, and his wife, Marie.
As Saskia becomes deeply affected by these visions, Alex grows concerned about her mother’s mental health and tries to keep her anchored. Saskia, determined to uncover the plantation’s mysteries, risks becoming entirely consumed by its haunting past.
This series marks the first official television co-production between the Netherlands and Malaysia and is directed by Jim Taihuttu and Lisette Donkersloot. The writing team includes Jim Taihuttu, Randy Oost, Amira Duynhouwer, and Victor D. Ponten.
The cast features Denise Aznam, Anneke Sluiters, Gijs Naber, Bront Palarae, and Abimana Aryasatya.
Production is currently underway in Malaysia with completion expected in early 2027.
The series is produced by New Amsterdam Film Company, with Kinovisuals as the co-producer, and has been commissioned by Netherlands Public Broadcasters NPO and NTR.
Support for the production comes from the Netherlands Film Production Incentive, the National Public Broadcasting Fund, and the Film in Malaysia Incentive, which is managed by Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (FINAS).
“Heaven’s Gate” is part of Global Constellation’s diverse and growing TV and film lineup, which includes the fantasy drama series “All Heroes Are Bastards,” the International Emmy Award-winning animated docuseries “On Fritzi’s Trace – What Was It Like in the GDR?” and Sophie Heldman’s “The Education of Jane Cumming.”
Ulrike Schröder, managing director of TV at Global Constellation, remarked, ” ‘Heaven’s Gate’ brings a unique international perspective, intertwining historical and colonial narratives that connect with audiences worldwide and embodies the storytelling that Global Constellation champions. Jim Taihuttu, Lisette Donkersloot, and the entire team are exceptional talents, and we are thrilled to present this innovative series to international partners at Series Mania, where we anticipate significant cross-market appeal.”
Sander Verdonk, producer and founder of New Amsterdam Film Company, commented, “Securing Global Constellation for international sales demonstrates the universal appeal of ‘Heaven’s Gate.’ This series exemplifies our aim to reach wide audiences with high-quality, auteur-driven content. We are excited to introduce this unique intersectional perspective to international partners at Series Mania as production continues in Malaysia.”
