'Children of Heaven' Indonesian Version Coming Soon, A Story of Shoes and Family Tears

Kapanlagi.com - Drama and family film lovers, get ready to feel nostalgic and emotional again! The legendary Iranian film, CHILDREN OF HEAVEN, which once made millions of viewers around the world weep, will finally be presented in an Indonesian version. Yes, the production house MD Pictures has officially announced this major project, and the director is none other than Hanung Bramantyo, who is set to lead this remake.

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1. Memories of the 2000s

For those of you who grew up in the 2000s and love watching films with touching stories without too many bombastic scenes, you surely know how powerful the story of CHILDREN OF HEAVEN is. This film is not just about a pair of siblings and a lost shoe, but also about love, sacrifice, and hope in simplicity.

Now, imagine all those emotions coming back with a touch of Indonesian culture, wrapped in the warmth of a local family, and packaged by one of the best directors in the country. Sounds really interesting, right?

2. Original Story That Makes You Emotional

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CHILDREN OF HEAVEN (1997), directed by Majid Majidi from Iran, is one of the most touching family films ever made. The story is simple: siblings Ali and Zahra live in a low-income family. One day, Ali accidentally loses Zahra's shoes. Since they don't have enough money to buy a new pair, they agree to take turns wearing one pair of shoes to school, alternating between Ali and Zahra. Ali then decides to join a running competition to win a new pair of shoes for his sister.

3. Oscar Nominations

(credit: Miramax Films)

Its achievements are no joke. CHILDREN OF HEAVEN won various international awards and was nominated for an Oscar for Best Foreign Language Film, a rare achievement for a family film from outside Hollywood.

4. Indonesian Version

(credit: MD Pictures)

According to official announcements and media reports, MD Pictures confirmed the adaptation of CHILDREN OF HEAVEN as their major project. The Indonesian version's script is being developed by Oka Aurora and Hanan Novianti, with the hope of retaining the spirit of the original film while feeling warm for Indonesian audiences.

5. Difficult Casting

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In a press conference, MD stated that the open casting for the roles of Ali and Zahra had been conducted to find children who truly fit the characters. Hanung Bramantyo himself said that the search for these young actors is 'difficult, yes difficult' because physical characteristics and expressions are very important to feel authentic.

6. MD Pictures' Experience in Remaking Films

MD Pictures has a reputation for adapting popular films, both foreign and domestic, into Indonesian versions. This strategy has brought several major successes. The MD Pictures remake film such as Film Sunyi (2019) is adapted from the Korean film Whispering Corridors. They are also managing the remake rights for popular horror films like Gonjiam: Haunted Asylum, which is planned to be titled Rumah Sakit Angker in its Indonesian version. Additionally, MD has released local remakes of Korean films such as Scandal Makers and 200 Pounds Beauty.

7. Let's Wait Together

Even though there are still many things that have not been announced (exact release date, supporting cast details, soundtrack, and so on), this remake project of Children of Heaven has already attracted a lot of attention. Especially if Hanung Bramantyo can maintain the balance between the original story and the local Indonesian flavor.

Prepare your tissues, because it seems we will cry again, this time in the Indonesian version. Hopefully, the result is not just an ordinary remake, but truly touching and leaving a deep impression in the hearts of Indonesian audiences.

(kpl/pit)