Recommendations for Sad Indonesian Movies with Touching Stories, Can Make You Cry Bombay

Kapanlagi.com - There are many successful Indonesian films that have achieved a lot of recognition. Some of these Indonesian films have even become legends and the best films of all time. Like some film recommendations that touch the heart. Yes, these films not only make you shed tears.

However, these sad film recommendations have unforgettable stories for the audience. Some of these sad Indonesian film recommendations not only tell stories about love, but also about family struggles and heroic stories. These sad Indonesian film recommendations can be your entertainment choice.

So, what are some recommendations for sad Indonesian movies that can make you cry Bombay? For that, here are some sad Indonesian movie recommendations that have touching stories. Let's check them out, KLovers.

1. HEART (2006)

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The first recommendation for a sad Indonesian film is a film titled HEART. Having a love triangle story and a quite sad ending, makes the film HEART successful in attracting attention and can be one of the popular sad Indonesian film recommendations at that time.

Yes, this film that tells a love triangle and unrequited love is quite heartbreaking. The film starring Nirina Zubir, Irwansyah, and Acha Septriasa shows an extraordinary love story and sacrifice made by Rachel for Farel and Luna.

Even the OST titled My Heart is still popular until now. Besides the film, HEART is also made into a successful television series that attracts many viewers.

2. EMAK INGIN NAIK HAJI (2009)

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Then another recommendation for a sad Indonesian film is a film titled EMAK INGIN NAIK HAJI. This film is one of the sad Indonesian films about the best mother. The film EMAK INGIN NAIK HAJI tells the story of a mother's struggle to do anything to fulfill her long-desired wish, which is to perform the hajj.

The character of Emak played by Aty Cancer is an elderly woman who is patient, sincere, and kind-hearted. She only sells cakes to make a living and save a little. Zein, her son played by Reza Rahadian, knows how big his mother's hope is to be able to perform the hajj. So, he struggles to help his mother's savings to be achieved soon.

3. A LITTLE LETTER TO GOD (2011)

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Perhaps one of the most popular Indonesian films that has been watched by almost the entire Indonesian society is the film A LITTLE LETTER TO GOD. Yes, this film is one of the cinema films that successfully made hundreds of thousands of viewers come out with swollen eyes. This film is based on a true story in a novel with the same title.

The film A LITTLE LETTER TO GOD tells the story of a 13-year-old girl named Keke who is affected by a rare disease that first appeared in Indonesia. This film shows how Keke struggles to recover and get support from the people around her, making the audience unable to hold back tears.

4. HOUSE WITHOUT WINDOWS (2011)

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Perhaps the year 2011 was a year that had many sad films. Yes, the film titled HOUSE WITHOUT WINDOWS is one of the recommended sad Indonesian films that can make you cry KLovers. HOUSE WITHOUT WINDOWS tells the story of the friendship between Rara (Dwi Tasya), a street child, and Aldo (Emir Mahira), a slightly backward rich businessman's son.

Rara only has one wish, which is to have a small house with plywood walls and located in a slum area, to have a small window. However, her dream has not been realized because her father (Raffi Ahmad), is only a seller of ornamental fish and shoe soles. Unlike the previous film, this film is a musical film that will teach you the importance of gratitude.

5. HABIBIE AINUN (2012)

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Taken from the love story of the President of the Republic of Indonesia, Mr. B.J Habibie and his wife, Mrs. Hasri Ainun Besari, making the film HABIBIE AINUN one of the recommended sad Indonesian films that is quite popular of all time.

Yes, the love story portrayed by Reza Rahadian and Bunga Citra Lestari is indeed quite heart-wrenching. Even the ending of this story can make your tears flow. Successful as a romantic film in 2012, this film HABIBIE AINUN has 3 sequels.

In the first sequel, it tells the love story of both of them and their journey of love. Then the second sequel focuses more on the perspective of Mr. B.J Habibie's story, and in the final sequel, it focuses more on the perspective and life of Mrs. Ainun.

6. KARTINI (2017)

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Do you like stories about Indonesian heroes? Then you can watch a film titled KARTINI. Yes, this film, which was released in 2017, tells the story of the Indonesian female hero named Kartini. This film is a biographical film about the Indonesian women's emancipation figure, Kartini.

The film KARTINI in 2017 became the third film that tells the story of R.A Kartini on the big screen after the biography R.A. KARTINI (film) in 1984, and the fictional love story of Kartini titled SURAT CINTA UNTUK KARTINI in 2016. This film KARTINI is a recommended Indonesian sad film that you shouldn't miss.

7. KELUARGA CEMARA (2019)

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And the last recommended Indonesian sad film is a film titled KELUARGA CEMARA in 2019. This film is a modern remake of the KELUARGA CEMARA series from the past. In this full-length version of KELUARGA CEMARA, it tells the story of Abah who takes his family to move to a remote village.

Because his house and belongings in the city were confiscated by debt collectors due to the actions of his brother-in-law. This film will make you even sadder because Abah tries to fight even though he is at risk of losing in court to fight for the house. This film KELUARGA CEMARA will teach you about the strength of a family that is very touching.

Those are some recommended Indonesian sad films that can touch your heart. Not only having a sad and touching story, but these recommended Indonesian sad films also became quite popular in their time.

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