A Love Song for Mom, A Touching Story about a Mother's Love and Struggle

Kapanlagi.com - The film A Love Song for Mom (ALSM) celebrates Mother's Day by holding a special screening event on December 22, 2024, at XXI Summarecon Mall Bekasi. This event is not only a form of promotion but also a tribute to the tireless struggle of a mother, from conception to childbirth.

The executive producer and writer of this film, Peter Taslim, emphasizes that a mother is the strongest and most loving figure. “This film is written and made to honor mothers in Indonesia, because the strongest human is a woman, which is our mother. She has fought with her life from the beginning in the womb until giving birth. A mother's love has existed since we were in the womb,” said Peter.

ALSM tells the journey of a Balinese woman facing various life challenges. In addition to showcasing the beauty of Balinese customs and culture, this film incorporates many positive messages about love, family, and sacrifice. With the stunning backdrop of Bali's nature, this film is produced by Kevin J Permana and directed by director Hasto Broto.

However, the 15-day shooting process in Bali was not without obstacles. One of the biggest challenges faced was obtaining filming permits from local customary leaders. The production team had to engage in lengthy negotiations to ensure that every process adhered to Balinese customs.

1. The Actor Had an Accident

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Peter also revealed that one of the main actors, Jenny Zhang, had an accident during filming. “Aside from the permits, one of our actors, Jenny Zhang, had an accident while shooting the LCUM film,” Peter said without elaborating further.

For Peter, diving into the film industry as an executive producer and screenwriter is a new and challenging experience. He admitted to working hard, even staying up until morning to finish the story.

“I used to be a national judo athlete, but I love filmmaking. I see that there are rarely any feature films that raise family education themes, so I am trying to make this film to be accepted by Indonesian film lovers,” he said enthusiastically.

The story of this film centers on a love story between two individuals from different social statuses, Krisna (Rizky Hanggono) and Indira (Jenny Zhang). Their relationship is opposed by Krisna's family, especially because Indira's background is considered unclear. The problem becomes more complicated when Indira becomes pregnant with Krisna's child, while Krisna is being arranged to marry Rani (Cokorde Trisna), who turns out to be unable to bear children.

2. Family Conflict

The conflict escalates when Krisna's family tries to take custody of Indira's child, Kayla (Afsheena Zerina). Indira, who struggles hard to protect her child, presents an emotional story about the strength of a mother facing pressure from the large Krisna family.

This film is also supported by a talented cast including Ayu Laksmi, Niluh Djelantik, and Raissa Anggiani. In addition to presenting emotional conflict, LCUM also showcases the human side and rich Balinese culture.

Love Song for Mom is scheduled to be released in theaters starting January 29, 2025. With a touching story and a strong moral message, this film is expected to be an interesting choice for domestic film lovers.

“I hope this film can be accepted by the Indonesian public, because we want to provide entertainment that not only entertains but also educates about a mother's love,” concluded Peter.

(kpl/aal/phi)