“Heartbreak Motel” adalah sebuah drama romantis asal Indonesia pojaan sutradara Angga Dwimas Sasongko yang diangkat dari novel Ika Natassa yang terbit tahun 2022. Dalam film tersebut, terdapat Laura Basuki, Reza Rahadian, dan Chicco Jerikho.
Synopsis
Ava Alessandra, an acclaimed actress, heads out for an isolated motel with a plan to tackle her past and balance her flourishing career as well as fragile relationships in her personal life. The story encompasses love, trust, and self-exploration in its wide net as the character Ava battles her demons inside.
Cast & Crew
- Director: Angga Dwimas Sasongko
- Writers: Angga Dwimas Sasongko, Alim Sudio
- Producer: Kori Adyaning
- Main Cast:
- Laura Basuki as Ava Alessandra
- Reza Rahadian as Reza Malik
- Chicco Jerikho as Raga Assad
- Sheila Dara Aisha as Lara
- Pierre Gruno as Tito
- Sita Nursanti as Dahlia
- Luna Maya as Assistant Director
- Jeremy Thomas as Ranbir
- Maya Hasan as Ms. Maya
- Dwi Yan Adnan as Ava’s Father
- Sarah Sechan as TV Host
- Cornelio Sunny as Director
- Dian Sidik as Mysterious Man
- Erik Lasmono as Dadang
- Chicco Kurniawan as Himself
- Tegar Satrya as Producer
IMDb Ratings
As of December 7, 2024, “Heartbreak Motel” holds a rating of 7.2 out of 10 on IMDb, based on 117 user reviews.
Personal Insights
The movie revolves on Ava’s character, particularly her struggles. And I must commend Laura Basuki, as she portrays quite a complicated character who has struggled, critic continues. The cinematography utilizes digital, 16mm and 35mm film to show elements of Ava’s character adding complexity to the plot. Still, there are those who feel that despite the technical accomplishments of the filmmakers, the film’s impact on emotion was not there.
Cultural Significance
“Heartbreak Motel” tentatively touches on issues pertaining to mental health and personal trauma, which are often overlooked themes in the industry within Southeast Asia. Its release has raised some debates on the representation of more convoluted emotional storylines in Southeast Asian films, the first in this respect for advancement of the sub-regional storytelling.
All in all, “Heartbreak Motel” is indeed interesting as well as beautiful because its sights are testimony of the changing times in Indonesian cinema.
