''Homecoming'' () is a 2019 Indonesian drama film, written and directed by

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. The film stars

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, Ibnu Jamil, and Yoga Pratama. The film tells about

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, a tradition where migrants return to their hometown before major holidays. The film had its world premiere at the 2019 International Film Festival and Awards Macao during the International Competition segment. The film won the

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at the

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, with other eight nominations, including for

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, Best Actor (Jamil),

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(Ayudya), Best Supporting Actor (Pratama), and Best Supporting Actress (Abigail).

Premise

Aida goes on a road trip with her husband, Firman, to travel to their hometown. During the trip, they are involved in an accident leading them to meet Santi, a rural housewife. The event changes how Aida and Firman view a marriage and also find answers to her questions in life.

Cast

as Aida * Ibnu Jamil as Firman *

as Santi * Yoga Pratama as Agus * Eduwart Manalu as Sapto

Production

The idea of ''Homecoming'' was conceived by Adriyanto Dewo, after realizing that behind the euphoria of

, fatal accidents also happen where many people lose their family members to.

Release

''Homecoming'' had its world premiere, competing in the International Competition segment, at the 2019 International Film Festival and Awards Macao. It was also screened at the 2020

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in March during the Jury Award competition.

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acquired the distribution rights to the film, releasing it on 28 August 2020. Two weeks after the release date, the film garnered more than 55,000 viewers.

Accolades

References

External links

* {{IMDb title, 1289634 2019 drama films 2019 films Indonesian drama films