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| Indonesian | Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap |
| Directed by | Bene Dion Rajagukguk |
| Written by | Bene Dion Rajagukguk |
| Produced by | Dipa Andika |
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| Cinematography | Padri Nadeak |
| Edited by | Aline Jusria |
| Music by | Viky Sianipar |
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Running time | 114 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Missing Home (Indonesian: Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap) is a 2022 Indonesian comedy-drama film directed by Bene Dion Rajagukguk. The film stars Arswendy Beningswara Nasution, Tika Panggabean, Boris Bokir Manullang, Gita Bhebita Butarbutar, Lolox and Indra Jegel. It tells the story of the parents of a Batak family that pretend to argue so their children can come back to them in time for a tradition. It won five awards at the 2022 Maya Awards, including Best Feature Film.[1]
The film was selected as the Indonesian entry for Best International Feature Film at the 95th Academy Awards.[2]
Plot
Pak Domu and Mak Domu are elderly Batak parents with four adult children: Sarma, Sahat, Domu, and Gabe. Sarma remains at home to care for them, while her brothers pursue careers in other cities. Longing to reunite the family ahead of an upcoming Batak Thanksgiving celebration, the parents face growing tensions with their children’s choices. Domu plans to marry a Sundanese woman, which Pak Domu fears will erode Batak traditions. Gabe has become a television comedian, despite his father’s insistence that he study law. Sahat lives away from home caring for an older man and refuses to return. Frustrated and afraid of losing their family’s cohesion, Pak Domu and Mak Domu stage arguments and pretend that a divorce is imminent, prompting the children to return home.
After an awkward family dinner, the children take their parents to Bukit Holbung and speak with each separately. Pak Domu expresses resentment at feeling unappreciated for raising the family, while Mak Domu confides that her husband’s rigidity has exhausted her. Pak Domu’s mother reveals that she is aware of the ruse and advises the children to remain until the celebration concludes.
The family attends the thanksgiving event together, but tensions persist. When Mak Domu falls ill the following day, Pak Domu uses the moment to reprimand his children for defying his expectations. Concluding that the conflict has no resolution, the children prepare to leave. A heated argument follows, during which Mak Domu, angered by her husband’s patriarchal attitude, reveals that the divorce was fabricated. Sarma, who had known of the plan in advance, breaks down, explaining that years of pressure to obey her father forced her to abandon her own aspirations. The revelation fractures the family. Mak Domu decides to pursue a genuine separation and leaves for her mother’s home with Sarma. Domu and Gabe return to their lives, while Sahat remains behind.
Pak Domu later confides in his mother, who tells him that his strict parenting mirrors his own father’s and urges him to accept that families evolve. Seeking reconciliation, Pak Domu visits each of his children. He learns that Domu’s partner is sincerely interested in Batak culture, that Sahat is respected in the community he serves, and that Gabe’s career brings joy to others. Appearing on Gabe’s show, Pak Domu publicly accepts his son’s path.
Remembering Mak Domu’s wishes, Pak Domu reunites the family at her mother’s house. Promising that they will return home together, he shares a meal with them, signaling a renewed commitment to understanding and unity. The film concludes with a Batak proverb, Sititik ma sigompa, golang-golang pangarahutna. On ma na boi tarpatupa, sai godang ma pinasuna, which means expressing hope that what has been offered will bring many blessings.
Cast
- Arswendy Beningswara Nasution as Pak Domu
- Tika Panggabean as Mak Domu
- Boris Bokir as Domu Purba
- Gita Bhebhita Butar-butar as Sarma E. Purba
- Lolox as Gabe Purba
- Indra Jegel as Sahat Purba
- Rita Matu Mona as Ompung Domu
Release
The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 2 June 2022.[3] The film garnered 2.8 million admission during its sixty four days theatrical run and it became the fourth highest-grossing Indonesian film of 2022 as of 27 October.[4][5]
The film was globally distributed on streaming service Netflix on 6 October 2022.[6]
Accolades
| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result | Ref. |
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| Indonesian Film Festival | 22 November 2022 | Best Picture | Dipa Andika | Nominated | [7] |
| Best Director | Bene Dion Rajagukguk | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Tika Panggabean | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Bene Dion Rajagukguk | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Score | Viky Sianipar | Nominated | |||
| Film Pilihan Tempo | 18 December 2022 | Film Pilihan Tempo | Missing Home | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Director | Bene Dion Rajagukguk | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actor | Arswendy Bening Swara | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Tika Panggabean | Nominated | |||
| Best Supporting Actress | Rita Matu Mona | Nominated | |||
| Maya Awards | 19 April 2023 | Best Feature Film | Dipa Andika | Won | [9] |
| Best Director | Bene Dion Rajagukguk | Won | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Arswendy Bening Swara | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Leading Role | Tika Panggabean | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress in a Supporting Role | Gita Bhebita | Nominated | |||
| Arifin C. Noer Award for Best Brief Memorable Performance | Rita Matu Mona | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Bene Dion Rajagukguk | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Aline Jusria | Won | |||
| Best Score | Viky Sianipar | Nominated | |||
| Best Theme Song | Viky Sianipar for "Huta Namartuai" | Won |
See also
- List of submissions to the 95th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Indonesian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
References
- ^ Pasaribu, Haris Fadli (20 April 2023). "Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap Terpilih Sebagai Film Cerita Panjang Terpilih Piala Maya 2023". Flick Magazine. Archived from the original on 15 December 2024. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
- ^ Muthiariny, Dewi Elvia (13 September 2022). Afifa, Laila (ed.). "'Ngeri-ngeri Sedap' to Represent Indonesia at 2023 Academy Awards". Tempo. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Film Ngeri Ngeri Sedap Bakal Tayang 2 Juni 2022" [Missing Home is set to release on 2 June 2022]. Media Indonesia. 11 May 2022. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ R., Camilla (5 August 2022). "Film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap Pamit dari Bioskop Usai Raih 2,8 Juta Penonton" [Missing Home bids farewell from cinema after surpassing 2.8 million admission]. ANTV. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ "Data penonton tahun 2022" [Moviegoers data in 2022]. filmindonesia.or.id. Archived from the original on 30 April 2018. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ Yuniar, Nanien (4 October 2022). Pasaribu, Alviansyah (ed.). ""Ngeri Ngeri Sedap" akan segera tayang di Netflix" [Missing Home is set to release on Netflix]. Antara. Archived from the original on 27 October 2022. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ Mario, Vincentius (24 October 2022). Kistyarini (ed.). "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Festival Film Indonesia 2022" [Complete list of 2022 Indonesian Film Festival nominations]. Kompas. Archived from the original on 3 October 2024. Retrieved 27 October 2022.
- ^ Yuliastuti, Dian (18 December 2022). Marvela (ed.). "Pengumuman Pemenang Film Pilihan Tempo 2022: Autobiography, Film Pilihan Tempo 2022". Tempo. Retrieved 3 February 2025.
- ^ "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Piala Maya 2023". Haluan. 26 April 2023. Retrieved 15 December 2024.
External links
- Missing Home at IMDb
