Dare to Be Different! MNC Pictures Ready to Release 'YOU ARE NOT ALONE', a Film About a Woman Trapped in an Elevator

Kapanlagi.com - MNC Pictures production house has been absent from releasing films related to the pandemic for two years. To revive the industry's enthusiasm, they are ready to screen their latest title in cinemas in 2022, one of which is titled YOU ARE NOT ALONE.

A film starring Adinia Wirasti, Rio Dewanto, and Ganindra Bimo that takes a daringly different concept. It tells the story of a woman trapped in an elevator.

The idea for YOU ARE NOT ALONE came from actor Lukman Sardi, who acted as the creative producer. He had a concern when he learned that there were people who claimed they could live alone without others.

"This idea came up at the end of 2018, discussed with friends from MNC Pictures, and then we started shooting in early 2020. I just thought that humans always live in socialization, but some say they can do anything alone. A question arose in my heart: can we really live on our own in life?" Lukman said during a press conference at CGV Grand Indonesia, Central Jakarta, on Friday (19/11/2021).

1. Reasons to Choose Elevator as a Small Space Medium

From the anxiety about that question, Lukman Sardi came up with the concept of storytelling with the theme of small spaces. Thus came the idea of people being trapped in an elevator.

"At first, I didn't think of an elevator. I was only thinking of something that could create such a strong conflict. Initially, it was just a small space, right, it could be anything. But in terms of the story's flow, an elevator would become something interesting because elevators are very related to today's society. I feel like elevators, although small, are full of stories from the minds of people who ride them. That's why an elevator will become the right medium or place for this story," said Lukman.

YOU ARE NOT ALONE, directed by Arwin Wardhana, tells the story of a career woman named Mira who feels like she can do anything on her own. Until she gets trapped in an elevator and struggles to find help. In addition to Adinia Wirasti, Rio Dewanto, and Ganindra Bimo, this film also stars Aisyah Aqilah, Sintya Marsica, and Yama Carlos.

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