The Balan-balan is a notorious and evil entity in the Sabahan folklore, which is also known as the Penanggal (demon with a detached-body) in Peninsular Malaysia. However, the Balan-balan is not like what it seems it is to people living in the Peninsular. Is the Balan-balan real? Is it the same creature as the Penanggal as it is known in Peninsular Malaysia? Is it a disease? Is it an entity for good or evil? Li Kim travels to Sabah to find out more about the Balan-balan, leaving her and the audience pondering over the true existence of the Balan-balan.