A Long Way to Come Home
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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 |
Production companies |
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| Distributed by | Netflix |
Release date |
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Running time | 106 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
A Long Way to Come Home (Indonesian: Jalan yang Jauh, Jangan Lupa Pulang) is a 2023 Indonesian drama film directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko and serves as the sequel of 2020 film One Day We'll Talk About Today.
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[edit]
During her studies in London, Aurora finds obstacles after dating a mentally abusive man and struggling with her studies.[1]
Cast[edit]
- 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[edit]
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[edit]
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[edit]
| 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 | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Original Score | Abel Huray | Won | |||
| Best Theme Song | Armand Maulana for "Rerata" | Nominated | |||
| Yura Yunita, Donne Maula, and Marchella FP for "Jalan Pulang" | Won |
References[edit]
- ^ "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.
