A Long Way to Come Home
A Long Way to Come Home (Indonesian: Jalan yang Jauh, Jangan Lupa Pulang) is a 2023 drama film directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko and serves as the sequel of 2020 film One Day We'll Talk About Today.
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| Directed by | Angga Dwimas Sasongko |
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| Based on | Nanti Kita Cerita tentang Hari Ini by Marchella FP |
| Produced by | Tersi Eva Ranti |
| Starring | Sheila Dara Aisha |
| Cinematography | Arnand Pratikto |
| Edited by | Hendra Adhi Susanto |
| Music by | Abel Huray |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Cast members Sheila Dara Aisha, Rio Dewanto, Rachel Amanda and Donny Damara reprise their roles from the first film, alongside new cast: Jerome Kurnia, Lutesha, and Ganindra Bimo. The film follows the life of Aurora after moving to London to pursue her study.
The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 2 February 2023. It received four nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival.
Premise
During her studies in London, Aurora finds obstacles after dating a mentally abusive man and struggling with her studies.[1]
Cast
- Sheila Dara Aisha as Aurora Narendra Putri, the middle child
- Jerome Kurnia as Rikitrong "Kit" Wagner, Aurora's best friend
- Lutesha as Ani Suryani / Honey, Aurora's best friend
- Rio Dewanto as Angkasa Narendra Putra, the eldest child
- Rachel Amanda as Awan Narendra Putri, the youngest child
- Ganindra Bimo as Jem, Aurora's mentally abusive boyfriend
- Donny Damara as Narendra
Production
The project was first announced during a press conference on 24 November 2022, along with the cast announcement.[2]
Principal photography took place in London and Jakarta.[3]
Release
A Long Way to Come Home was theatrically released in Indonesian on 2 February 2023.[4] The film garnered 863,404 admissions during its theatrical run.[5] Netflix acquired the film's distribution, releasing it on 1 June 2023.[6] It also was released in Malaysian theatres on 9 February 2023.[7]
The official poster alongside the release date was announced on 5 January 2023.[8]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Indonesian Film Festival | 14 November 2023 | Best Adapted Screenplay | M. Irfan Ramli and Angga Dwimas Sasongko | Pending | [9] |
| Best Original Score | Abel Huray | Pending | |||
| Best Theme Song | Armand Maulana for "Rerata" | Pending | |||
| Yura Yunita, Donne Maula, and Marchella FP for "Jalan Pulang" | Pending |
References
- "Sinopsis Jalan yang Jauh Jangan Lupa Pulang, Keluh Kesah Anak Tengah" [Synopsis of A Long Way to Come Home, grievances of a middle child]. CNN Indonesia. 2 February 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- Rochimawati; Budhi, Aiz (24 November 2022). "Lama Dinanti, Sekuel Film NKCTHI Siap Tayang Berjudul Jalan yang Jauh Jangan Lupa Pulang" [Long overdue, the sequel of One Day We'll Talk About Today is titled A Long Way to Come Home]. Viva. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- "Sutradara Ungkap Tantangan Syuting Jalan yang Jauh Jangan Lupa Pulang" [The director reveals the obstacles during A Long Way to Come Home filming]. CNN Indonesia. 31 January 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- Yuristiawan, Rivan (2 February 2023). "Hari Pertama Tayang, Film Jalan yang Jauh Jangan Lupa Pulang Dapat Antusiasme Tinggi" [A Long Way to Come Home receives high enthusiasm on the premiere date]. Fimela. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- Muhamad, Nabilah (7 June 2023). "Inilah Film Layar Lebar Indonesia dengan Penonton Terbanyak hingga Juni 2023, Horor Mendominasi" [This is the Indonesian Box Office Film with the Highest Audience Numbers until June 2023, Horror Dominates]. Katadata. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- Khaerunnisa, Rizka (31 May 2023). Satyagraha (ed.). ""Jalan yang Jauh Jangan Lupa Pulang" tayang di Netflix mulai 1 Juni" [A Long Way to Come Home premieres on Netflix starting 1 June 2023]. Antara. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- Setyorini, Virna P. (10 February 2023). Putri, Maria Rosari Dwi (ed.). ""Jalan Yang Jauh Jangan Lupa Pulang" tayang di bioskop Malaysia" [A Long Way to Come Home is released in Malaysia]. Antara. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- Hadiansyah, Surya (5 January 2023). "Film Jalan Yang Jauh Jangan Lupa Pulang Rilis Poster Resmi, Tayang 2 Februari 2023 Mendatang" [A Long Way to Come Home releases its official poster, to premiere on 2 February 2023]. Liputan 6. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2023" [Complete list of 2023 Citra Awards Indonesian Film Festival nominations]. CNN Indonesia. 14 October 2023. Retrieved 19 October 2023.