Haji Backpacker is a 2014 Indonesian film directed by Danial Rifki and released on 2 October 2014. The film, based on the novel of the same name by Aguk Irawan, stars Abimana Aryasatya, Dewi Sandra, Laudya Cynthia Bella, Laura Basuki, Pipik Dian Irawati, Ray Sahetapy, Dion Wiyoko, and Kenes Andari.
Cast Abimana Aryasatya as Mada Dewi Sandra as Sophia Laudya Cynthia Bella as Mariani/Marbel Laura Basuki as Su Chun Pipik Dian Irawati as Mada's mother Ray Sahetapy as Mada's father HB Naveen as interrogator Dion Wiyoko Kenes Andari
Filming process It was filmed in five countries in Asia: China, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, India, and Iran, before returning to Indonesia to continue the process of shooting at several places in the country. Many stories came when film director, Danial Rifki, was filmed in five countries.
Filming in 5 countries required permits to be obtained.
This film then went to Vietnam, Tibet, and Nepal to complete the process of shooting.
Awards and nominations Year Awards Category Recipients Results 2014 Indonesian Film Festival Best Leading Actor Abimana Aryasatya Best Supporting Actress Laura Basuki Maya Awards Best Actress in a Supporting Role Laura Basuki Best Costume Design Quartini Sari & Judith Tedjamulja Arifin C. Noer Award (Non Effectively Brief Appearance) Laudya Cynthia Bella 2015 Indonesian Movie Awards Best Actor Abimana Aryasatya Best Supporting Actress Laura Basuki Best Newcomer Actor/Actress HB Naveen Favorite Actor Abimana Aryasatya Favorite Newcomer Actor/Actress HB Naveen
References
External links Haji Backpacker on Facebook Haji Backpacker on twitter Haji Backpacker on metrotvnews.com