Synopsis and Facts of 'FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES', Monochromatic Concept - Initially Rejected by Several Production Houses

Kapanlagi.com - Written by Anjellia Alfina Verronica

After the film KELUARGA CEMARA, Nirina Zubir and Ringgo Agus Rahman once again act as the main actors through the latest film by two renowned producers Ernest Prakasa and Suryana Paramatia titled FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES. Unlike most films that highlight colorful visuals, this film presents a monochrome or black-and-white screen concept as you can see in the official teaser released on Tuesday (10/10/2023).

This drama, comedy, romance genre film will tell the story of a screenplay writer named Bagus (Ringgo Agus Rahman), who falls in love with his high school friend named Hana (Nirina Zubir). However, the woman he admires has not yet recovered from the loss of her husband. Curious about the continuation? Let's directly read the complete synopsis and information about FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES below!

1. Synopsis 'FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES'

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Produced by Imajinari in collaboration with Jagartha, Trinity Entertainment, and Cerita Films, the film FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES tells the story of a screenplay writer named Bagus (played by Ringgo Agus Rahman) who coincidentally reunites with Hana (played by Nirina Zubir), his high school friend. When they meet again, Bagus starts to feel a sense of falling in love with her. Eventually, their meeting becomes an inspiration for creating a romantic film screenplay written by Bagus. 

However, Bagus' attempts to approach Hana do not go smoothly. This becomes more difficult because Hana has just lost her husband, making it hard for her to open her heart to someone new. Will Bagus succeed in winning Hana's heart in the end? Don't forget to watch this film in theaters on November 30, 2023.

2. Starring Famous Artists

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In addition to Ringgo playing Agus and Nirina Zubir playing Hana as the main stars, several famous actresses and actors also star in the film FALLING IN LOVE LIKE IN MOVIES including Sheila Aisha Dara, Dion Wiyoko, Alex Abbad, and Julie Estelle.

Based on the released trailer, Sheila Aisha Dara plays an editor and a friend of Bagus. The combination of these supporting actresses and actors will further enhance and bring the characters in this film to life.

3. Visually Conceptualized in Black and White or Monochrome

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The black-and-white visual screen is the uniqueness and selling point of this film, apart from providing a different atmosphere when watching films in general, this black-and-white visual screen apparently has its own meaning.

It is known that the choice of black-and-white visualization chosen by Yandy Laurens as the director and writer of this film is to immerse the audience in the story throughout the film. Like monochrome that is only black and white, the director wants the audience to feel the emotion of losing someone very special, where life feels like losing other colors because this film tells the story of Hana who has just lost her husband.

4. Rejected by Several Production Houses

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Because the concept of black and white visuals is what caused this film to be rejected by several film production houses. The director, Yandy, said that about 80 percent of the visuals in the film JATUH CINTA SEPERTI DI FILM-FILM are in black and white with the aim of reinforcing the message in the film itself, which is the meaning of loss.

However, this visual concept seems to be quite new in the world of filmmaking, so it is not easily accepted by various groups. Because of this, it is not surprising that Yandy's work was initially rejected by several production houses. And in the end, this film was accepted and produced by Imajinari production house along with Jagartha and Trinity Entertainment.

5. Using Soundtrack Song by Yura Yunita and Donne Maula

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Yura Yunita and Donne Maula, as a couple, become the singers or soundtrack providers that make the audience immerse in emotions while watching the story of this film.  Donne Maula will sing a song titled 'Bercinta Lewat Kata' (Love Through Words). This song, which was released 2 months ago, has gained 8.8 million listeners on the music streaming service Spotify. 

Meanwhile, Yura Yunita performs a song titled 'Sudut Memori' (Memory Corner) that reminds of her last moments with the late Glenn Fredly before he passed away.

6. Teaser Can Be Seen Here!

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