Film 'PAINTING HOPE IN THE SKY OF INDIA': A Love Story, Culture, and the Search for Identity

Kapanlagi.com - The film PAINTING HOPE IN THE SKY OF INDIA takes the audience on an emotional journey that blends the beauty of Indian and Indonesian cultures. Set in the 80s to 90s, this film highlights the life of Devi, a Minang girl who believes she is the daughter of legendary Indian actor, Amitabh Bachchan. The film will be in theaters starting December 12, 2024.

Adult Devi is played by Masayu Anastasia. She struggles to find the father she has never met while facing a love triangle with her two cousins, Emir and Uli, played by Fajri Mambutu and Mario Irwinsyah.

"Devi has been brainwashed by her mother, so she believes since childhood that she is the child of an Indian actor. As a result, she is often bullied until she wants to meet her father whom she thinks is Amitabh Bachchan," said Masayu at XXI Epicentrum Kuningan, South Jakarta, Tuesday (10/12/2024).

1. Shooting in Front of Amitabh Bachchan's House

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In this film directed by Emilka Bias, Devi's story is colored by a cultural journey from the foot of Mount Kerinci to Mumbai, India. In fact, Masayu shared her experience while shooting in front of Amitabh Bachchan's house.

"We waited for five hours, even during a drizzle. Wow, it was really amazing, people from all over the world came just to meet him. He came out for two minutes, just waved goodbye," said Masayu while laughing.

2. The Mother Figure with Delusions

Atiqah Hasiholan, who plays Ida, Devi's mother, explained that her character is a mother with delusions who believes Amitabh Bachchan loves her. "I discussed with Emilka about the delusion called erotomania. This is not manipulation, but a real mental disorder," said Atiqah.

This film also highlights the importance of respecting Intellectual Property Rights (IPR). Emilka Bias stated, "We used songs from legends like Rhoma Irama to convey the message that copyright is important. Recently, there have been many cases of song creators not receiving their rights. We want to be an example that copyright must be taken seriously."

3. Film Story Ideas

The idea for this film story, according to the producer and actor Emir, Fajri Mambutu, comes from the life of the 90s community. "In Kerinci, the entertainment was Indian films, Mandarin films, and dangdut music. From there, the basic idea of this story was developed," Fajri explained.

Heera SKV, one of the supporters of the film production, hopes this story can be accepted by various groups. "This film has a universal theme about family and the search for identity. We want this story to be enjoyed by everyone," he said.

With a cast including Rifnu Wikana, Yoriko Angeline, and a special appearance by Raffi Ahmad, Melukis Harapan di Langit India promises an entertaining yet emotionally stirring cinematic experience. Don't miss its premiere in theaters starting December 12, 2024. If not now, when?

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