Falling in Love Like in Movies

2023 · 118 min · ID · 8.8 (40 votes)

Dir. Yandy Laurens · Starring Ringgo Agus Rahman, Nirina Zubir, Alex Abbad, Sheila Dara Aisha, Dion Wiyoko, Julie Estelle · Music Ofel Obaja

“Can love be scripted? Or is it a feeling you just have to live?”

ComedyDramaRomance

Bagus, a screenwriter, reunites with his high school friend and crush, Hana, who is still grieving from the loss of her husband. He wants to convince her to fall in love once again, just like in the movies.

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This film offers a charmingly reflective and bittersweet journey into love, framed through a witty, meta-cinematic lens. Its black and white aesthetic and fourth-wall breaks create an intimate, thoughtful experience, exploring how we craft our own romantic narratives amidst real-life complexities and healing.

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