Acha Septriasa to Direct the Film '9 AKU, LOVE HEALS', Addressing Mental Health Issues

In addition to raising the issue of mental health, this film will also highlight the dynamics of a dysfunctional family that is still full of struggles. Acha Septriasa wants to show the public that the power of unconditional love has an extraordinary ability to heal someone's inner wounds.

The screenwriting team had to work extra hard because they had to piece together Wella's fragmented memories that often disappeared when her personality split. An in-depth research process was carried out for years to ensure that every detail of the events remained accurate while respecting the privacy of the original figure.

"This story I heard from Wella herself is quite complicated. The challenge is that Wella skipped many events during her split. Thank God, we managed to trace all of them from 9 characters," said Andu, who was responsible for guiding the storyline.

Not only about mental health, Avarta Media also announced the adaptation project of the phenomenal novel by Ika Natassa titled Satine. This film will portray the phenomenon of loneliness often experienced by urban residents in big cities, popularly known as urban loneliness.

Ika Natassa revealed that the story of Satine is one of the most personal works she has written in the last two years. The novel depicts the emptiness of a person who outwardly appears successful but still feels alone when returning home.

"I can say this is one novel that I wrote over 2 years, it could be said to be one of the most personal stories. It raises an urban story, where those living in big cities, when they come home and are alone, turn out to be lonely individuals," said Ika Natassa.

Acha Septriasa feels very challenged to work on the film Satine because its issues are very relevant to the concerns of many adults today. She hopes that the audience feels understood through this elegant visual work that can represent the emptiness they may be experiencing.