Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan is a 2015 Indonesian drama film directed by Kuntz Agus and produced by Manoj Punjabi.The film starred by Fedi Nuril, Laudya Cynthia Bella, and Raline Shah with Kemal Pahlevi, Tanta Ginting, Landung Simatupang, and Zaskia Adya Mecca in supporting roles. The film based on the bestselling namesake novel by Asma Nadia, which itself is based on a true story. The film was released on 15 July 2015.
The film received many nominations in other ceremony awards: "Best Film" at the 2015 Indonesian Film Festival, "Favorite Film" at the 2016 Indonesian Movie Actor Awards, "Movie of the Year" at the 2016 Indonesian Choice Awards, "Best Film Poster", "Best Film Trailer", and "Best Behind the Scene" at the 2016 Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards. And also the film only three receiving awards in the other awards: "Most Celeb Indonesian Film" award at the 2015 Selebrita Awards, "Best Film" award and "Grossing Film" award at the 2016 Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards. A sequel was released in 2017.
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Plot
Arini and Prasetya are married and have a child, Nadia. However, their lives takes a turn when Prasetya marries Mei Rose.
Production
Raline Shah declined the role of Mei Rose, a homewrecker, three times but finally accepted due to the persistence of the producer.
Themes and influences
The film depicts the new Indonesian Muslim middle class that is modern and not strict in adhering to Islamic customs.
Reception
A critic from Fimela wrote, "the packaging of Surga yang Tak Dirindukan is superior to most dramas. The sound and visual effects are brought to life, making the audience feel like they're immersed in the story [sic]".
While reviewing the second film, Syahirah Mokhtazar of the New Straits Times wrote, "THE heart-wrenching Indonesian movie Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan portrayed many life lessons. Director Kuntz Agus did a good job".