Marshanda Reveals Her Role as a Sandwich Generation in the Film 'JALINAN TERLARANG': Many People Relate

Kapanlagi.com - Vidio presents a new series titled JALINAN TERLARANG. This series features Marshanda, Dimas Anggara, Maria Theodore, Kiesha Alvaro, and a lineup of other actors. Directed by John de Rantau alongside Angling Sagaran, this production by Screenplay Films is set to air starting October 2, 2025, with a total of ten episodes.

Jalinan Terlarang highlights the dynamics of household life that closely relate to the realities of Indonesian society. The story focuses on the phenomenon of the sandwich generation, the difficulties of having children, and family interference in marriage. Conflicts become even more complex with the presence of a third party that shakes the husband and wife relationship.

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1. The Relevance of Indonesian Culture in Syafa's Character

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The Forbidden Threads series presents a story about Syafa, a woman who still has to bear her family's needs even though she is married. This phenomenon is known as the sandwich generation, where individuals are caught between obligations to their parents and responsibilities to their immediate family. Syafa is portrayed as someone who is too kind and feels bad, always fulfilling her family's requests even when she feels tired.

Marshanda revealed that Syafa's character is very close to the reality of Indonesian culture. She believes many people are accustomed to making decisions to please their parents or avoid gossip from those around them. "Syafa is too good because she doesn’t want to do anything wrong and always wants to make others happy, a people pleaser," she explained at a press conference in Senayan City, Central Jakarta, Thursday (25/9/2025).

2. Household Dilemma and Family Pressure

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In addition to the responsibilities as a sandwich generation, Syafa also has to face dilemmas in her household. She and Rangga, her husband, have been married for ten years but have not been blessed with children despite trying various methods. This situation often puts Syafa in a difficult position amid the pressure from her husband's family.

In a press conference at Senayan City, Marshanda emphasized that Syafa's dilemma is also experienced by many Indonesian women. "Syafa is too good, always wanting to please others to the point of not realizing how many things she sacrifices. She also has the dilemma of when to prioritize her husband or her family," she stated.

The series FORBIDDEN TIES offers a household drama as well as a real portrait of Indonesian society. Through Syafa's character, viewers are invited to understand the dilemma of a woman caught between her extended family and her own household. With a story close to reality, this series is expected to touch many hearts when it premieres on October 2, 2025.

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