Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan is a 2015 Indonesian drama film directed by Kuntz Agus and produced by Manoj Punjabi.The film starred by Fedi Nuril, Laudya Cynthia Bella, and Raline Shah with Kemal Pahlevi, Tanta Ginting, Landung Simatupang, and Zaskia Adya Mecca in supporting roles. The film based on the bestselling namesake novel by Asma Nadia, which itself is based on a true story. The film was released on 15 July 2015.
The film received many nominations in other ceremony awards: "Best Film" at the 2015 Indonesian Film Festival, "Favorite Film" at the 2016 Indonesian Movie Actor Awards, "Movie of the Year" at the 2016 Indonesian Choice Awards, "Best Film Poster", "Best Film Trailer", and "Best Behind the Scene" at the 2016 Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards. And also the film only three receiving awards in the other awards: "Most Celeb Indonesian Film" award at the 2015 Selebrita Awards, "Best Film" award and "Grossing Film" award at the 2016 Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards. A sequel was released in 2017.
Plot Arini and Prasetya are married and have a child, Nadia. However, their lives takes a turn when Prasetya marries Mei Rose.
Cast
Production Raline Shah declined the role of Mei Rose, a homewrecker, three times but finally accepted due to the persistence of the producer.
Themes and influences The film depicts the new Indonesian Muslim middle class that is modern and not strict in adhering to Islamic customs.
Reception A critic from Fimela wrote, "the packaging of Surga yang Tak Dirindukan is superior to most dramas. The sound and visual effects are brought to life, making the audience feel like they're immersed in the story [sic]".
While reviewing the second film, Syahirah Mokhtazar of the New Straits Times wrote, "THE heart-wrenching Indonesian movie Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan portrayed many life lessons. Director Kuntz Agus did a good job".
Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Recipients Result 2015 Festival Film Bandung Best Film Surga Yang Tak Dirndukan Best Female Leading Role Laudya Cynthia Bella Best Female Supporting Role Raline Shah Best Arranger Tya Subiakto Satrio & Krisna Purna Ratmana Best Camera System Ipung Rachmat Syaiful Best Editing Cesa David Luckmansyah Selebrita Awards Most Celeb Indonesian Film Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan Anugerah Musik Indonesia Best Original Soundtrack Film Production Work Krisdayanti – "Surga Yang Tak Drindukan" (Surga Yang Tak Drindukan) Indonesian Film Festival Best Adaptation Screenwriter Alim Sudio Best Supporting Actress Raline Shah Maya Awards Best Actress in a Leading Role Laudya Cynthia Bella 2016 Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards Best Film Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan Best Male Leading Role Fedi Nuril Best Female Leading Role Laudya Cynthia Bella Best Female Supporting Role Raline Shah Best Male Supporting Role Tanta Ginting Best Director Kuntz Agus Best Screenwriter Alim Sudio Best Film Poster Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan Best Film Trailer Best Behind the Scene Best Film Original Soundtrack Krisdayanti – "Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan" (Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan) Best Ensemble Talent Fedi Nuril, Laudya Cynthia Bella, Raline Shah Grossing Film Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan Indonesian Movie Actor Awards Best Children Role Sandrinna Michelle Favorite Film Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan Indonesian Choice Awards Movie of the Year
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