Three Sassy Sisters (Indonesian: Ini Kisah Tiga Dara; lit. This Is a Story of Three Maidens) is a 2016 Indonesian musical film directed by Nia Dinata. The film stars Tara Basro, Shanty, and Tatyana Akman as the three sisters. It was inspired by 1956 film Tiga Dara by Usmar Ismail.
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Premise
The film follows three sisters who move to Maumere, Flores to help their father manage a hotel.
Cast
Tara Basro as Ella
Shanty as Gendhis
Tatyana Akman as Bebe
Titiek Puspa as Grandma
Rio Dewanto as Yudha
Richard Kyle as Erick
Reuben Elishama as Bima
Ray Sahetapy as Krisna
Joko Anwar as Taxi Driver
Cut Mini Theo as Amanda
Production
Dinata revealed that she had enjoyed watching Tiga Dara as a child and that she remained awed by the film's beauty. Titiek Puspa revealed that Dinata herself approached and asked her to be involved in the film. The film was shot in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara and Jakarta, from February 23 to March 27, 2016.
Mencari Tiga Dara
In January 2016, Dinata held a casting audition, to find the actress who would play Bebe, the youngest sister. A reality show documenting the process Mencari Tiga Dara was released on the film's YouTube official channel. Nine aspiring actresses were shortlisted, Asmara Abigail, Tatyana Akman, Nala Amrytha, Meirayni Fauziah, Alika Islamadina, Cindy Nirmala, Dea Panendra, Galabby Thahira, and Araminta Waworuntu.
Music
Three Sassy Sisters features music by Titiek Puspa, Aghi Narottama, and Bemby Gusti of Indonesian indie band Sore. It includes two songs . The film's soundtrack, titled Music and Songs from the Film Ini Kisah Tiga Dara, was released on July 20, 2016 through Rooftopsound Records.