Love Unlike in K-Dramas

Love Unlike in K-Dramas
Theatrical release poster
Directed byMeira Anastasia
Screenplay byMeira Anastasia
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyArfian
Edited byRyan Purwoko
Music byOfel Obaja Setiawan
Production
company
Release date
  • 1 December 2024 (2024-12-01) (Jogja)
Running time
120 minutes
CountryIndonesia

Love Unlike in K-Dramas (Indonesian: Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea) is a 2024 romantic drama film directed and written by Meira Anastasia in her directorial debut. The film stars Lutesha, Ganindra Bimo, and Jerome Kurnia.

The film had its world premiere at the 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 1 December 2024. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 5 December 2024.

Premise

A woman receives a sweet surprise from her boyfriend and goes on vacation to Seoul, South Korea, with her two best friends who are also avid Korean drama fans. Unexpectedly, she encounters her first love from high school.[1]

Cast

Production

N Seoul Tower, one of the film's shooting locations

In February 2024, Imajinari Pictures announced the project to be directed by Meira Anastasia in her directorial debut. She had previously served as a co-director on her husband Ernest Prakasa's films, including Milly & Mamet: Ini Bukan Cinta & Rangga (2018) and Imperfect (2019).[3] In April 2024, the cast was announced and Lutesha, Ganindra Bimo, and Jerome Kurnia set to star in the leading roles.[4] Principal photography began in March 2024 in Seoul, South Korea, and Jakarta, Indonesia and was completed one month later.[5] Shooting locations included N Seoul Tower, Anguk station, among others.[6]

Release

Love Unlike in K-Dramas had its world premiere at the 19th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 1 December 2024, competing for Indonesian Screen Awards.[7] The film was released in Indonesian theatres four days later, on 5 December 2024.[8]

References

  1. ^ Purnama, Kakak Indra (22 October 2024). "Film Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea: Sinopsis, Pemeran, dan OST". Tempo. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  2. ^ Diananto, Wayan (13 November 2024). "Artis Drakor Sung Byung Sook Ikut Main Film Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea, Berperan Sebagai Siapa?". Liputan 6. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  3. ^ Sabandar, Switzy (17 April 2024). "Imajinari Siapkan Film Terbaru Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea, Disutradarai Meira Anastasia". Liputan 6. Archived from the original on 17 April 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  4. ^ Riandi, Ady Prawira (19 April 2024). Pangerang, Andi Muttya Keteng (ed.). "Anya Geraldine, Lutesha, hingga Dea Panendra Bintangi Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea". Kompas. Archived from the original on 19 May 2024. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  5. ^ Fajlin, Eka Yulianti (4 December 2024). "Lutesha Ungkap Tantangan Syuting Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea". Tribun Network. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  6. ^ Nanda, Erfah; Zahrotustianah (28 November 2024). "Batal di Starfield, Ini Lokasi Syuting Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea". IDN Times. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  7. ^ Pramitha, Mahadevi (2 December 2024). "Karya Debutan Meira Anastasia Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea Tayang di JAFF". Radio Republik Indonesia. Retrieved 6 December 2024.
  8. ^ Aldiana, Maryam Desianty (3 December 2024). "Film Cinta Tak Seindah Drama Korea Tayang 5 Desember". Radio Republik Indonesia. Retrieved 6 December 2024.