The Launch of the Trailer for Air Mata Mualaf, When Love and Family are Tested by Life Choices

Kapanlagi.com - Merak Abadi Productions in collaboration with Suraya Filem Malaysia officially released the trailer and the first poster of the film Air Mata Mualaf during a press conference held on Monday, October 27, 2025, at XXI Plaza Senayan, Jakarta.

This launch moment marks the initial step in introducing to the public a warm yet reflective family drama, a story about relationships, love, and the courage of an individual in making life choices.

From the beginning, the trailer radiates a calm yet stirring emotion. Air Mata Mualaf does not make the process of changing beliefs the main drama, but rather highlights the clash between family, love, and the search for identity in the journey of a woman who bravely directs her life according to her heart.

This film invites the audience to understand that beliefs, whether spiritual, life principles, or personal values, are not something that is automatically inherited. Everyone is born into an environment that shapes them, but ultimately, we all reach a point where we must choose: "Is this really my path in life? Or just a habit that has been passed down?"

1. The Courage to Choose a Life Path

The Tears of a Convert is about the courage to say: "This is My Chosen Path." A choice that may be different, yet still born from love.
The conflict depicted in the trailer is not presented in black and white. The relationship between Anggie (Acha Septriasa) and her mother (Dewi Irawan) is full of love, yet also fraught with pressure. Not because they reject each other, but because they are both afraid of losing. Here lies the main strength of this film; it does not judge, but honestly and gently portrays the complexities of family.

Director Indra Gunawan explains that this film is a journey of maturity in making choices, not just a story of changing beliefs.

"For me, faith is not something that is simply inherited. Faith is the result of a long inner journey. And when someone chooses their own path, that is where maturity is born. Family can be the warmest place, but it is also where our choices are tested. At that point, the value of steadfastness truly feels real, not just about religion, but about the courage to remain faithful to the path one believes in."

2. Acha Septriasa Claims to Be Connected with the Character Anggie

As the main character, Acha Septriasa admits to feeling very connected with the character Anggie because her story feels close to anyone's life.

"Anggie does not go against her family. She loves her mother, but also loves the truth that she discovers on her own. This conflict is very relevant because everyone eventually reaches a point where they must choose their own path in life. In my opinion, Air Mata Mualaf speaks about the courage to be honest with oneself without losing love for family."

Meanwhile, Dewi Irawan, who plays Anggie's mother, admits that her role feels very personal.

"I have a daughter, and when I read the script, I immediately felt close to this story. Someday, my child may also make choices different from mine, and it's not just about religion, but about how each child seeks their own identity. Air Mata Mualaf reminds me that a mother's love also means learning to accept."

3. Rizky Hanggono Touched by the Story in the Film

Actor Rizky Hanggono, who plays a part of Anggie's family circle, also admitted to being touched by the depth of the film's story.

"There is one scene of an argument between my character and Anggie that is quite emotional. After the shooting was done, I immediately thought of my own younger sister. It felt like a reminder that behind every differing viewpoint in a family, there is always love that cannot just disappear."
Producer Dewi Amanda emphasized that this film is built from a family perspective, not from a narrow religious viewpoint.

"Tears of a Convert is not a preachy film. It is a film about humans. About a child who wants to be heard. About parents who are afraid of losing. About how differences in a family are not the end, but the beginning of a process of mutual understanding. Being different is hard, but when we are steadfast, we can keep walking without hatred."

Visually, the trailer showcases an intimate and familiar daily life: family dining rooms, late-night journeys home, small arguments that hide great wounds, and the silent moments when someone asks in their heart, "Do I have the right to choose my own path?"

Tears of a Convert not only presents inner conflict but also hope. Behind the tears and the opposition lies the possibility of reconciliation, because family, no matter how fragile, remains a place to return to.

This film also features cross-country collaboration between Indonesia, Malaysia, and Australia, showcasing two actors from Malaysia: Syamim Freida and Hazman Al-Idrus. Their presence adds a new nuance to the story, illustrating that values such as love, courage, and steadfastness are universal and can be felt by anyone, anywhere.

Directed by Indra Gunawan, this film stars Acha Septriasa, Achmad Megantara, Dewi Irawan, Rizky Hanggono, as well as cross-country actors from Malaysia and Australia. Produced in Indonesia and Australia, the film presents intimate and emotional cinematography with a genre of drama, religion, and family.

Tears of a Convert will be screened in cinemas across Indonesia starting November 27, 2025, followed by a release in Southeast Asia and the Middle East in early December 2025. The trailer and official poster can now be viewed through the Merak Abadi Productions YouTube channel and all official social media platforms of this film.
More than just a story about faith, this film invites the audience to reflect:

What is my chosen path? And do I dare to walk it with steadfastness?

4. Synopsis of Tears of a Convert

KLovers, for those of you who love films with emotional stories and deep meaning, Air Mata Mualaf is one title you must look forward to. This film tells the life journey of Anggie, an Indonesian woman living in Australia. Behind her seemingly ordinary life, Anggie harbors deep wounds from being a victim of violence by her boyfriend, Ethan, while living in Sydney.

The story begins when Anggie finally decides to leave Ethan. After being trapped in a destructive relationship for too long, she chooses to save herself. In a state of drunkenness, hurt, and truly at rock bottom, Anggie falls right in front of a mosque. It is here that fate brings her to meet a girl who manages the mosque, who helps her without hesitation.

This simple encounter becomes a turning point in Anggie's life. The girl's loving attitude makes Anggie feel something different, especially when she hears the verses of the holy Quran from the girl's mouth. There is a tranquility she has never felt before, as if opening a new door in her heart.

Since that moment, Anggie began to feel a strong urge to learn more about Islam. She asked to be taught the basic teachings, from how to worship to the spiritual meanings she had never understood before. Anggie's decision to embrace Islam became a new chapter that completely changed her life.

However, the journey towards that change is not as easy as you might imagine, KLovers. Her decision to change her faith actually sparked rejection from her family and surrounding community. Anggie had to face various pressures, doubts, and judgments that made her path even harder. Despite this, she continued to move forward with determination and hope that one day all those wounds would find answers.

The Tears of a Convert not only showcases the spiritual journey of a woman but also universal themes that are very close to the lives of many people. About how someone struggles to find themselves, about the courage to start anew, about beloved family, and about forgiveness that sometimes feels difficult but is still needed.

This film serves as a reminder that great changes often arise from the lowest points. Anggie proves that wounds are not the end of everything, but rather the first step towards a brighter path.

For KLovers who enjoy touching dramas, inspiring stories, and films with strong messages, Air Mata Mualaf can be a viewing experience that makes you reflect while also providing warmth in your heart. This film is relevant for all audiences, as in the end, we are all on a journey to know ourselves more honestly.

5. Cast - Production Details

CAST:
Acha Septriasa: Anggie Achmad Megantara: Ust.Reza Budi Ros: Pak Joseph
Dewi Irawan: Bu Maria
Rizky Hanggono: Willy
Dewi Amanda: Magda Matthew Williams: Ethan Yama Carlos: Ramli
Almeera Quinn: Alya
Syamim Freida: Nina
Hazman Al idrus: Sayid

PRODUCTION DETAILS:
Director: Indra Gunawan
Producer: Dewi Amanda
Production House: Merak Abadi Productions & Suraya Filem Malaysia
Duration: 111 Minutes
Language: Bahasa Indonesia (with English subtitles) Genre: Drama / Religious / Family

KLovers, if you are waiting for a film with an inspiring and meaningful story, Air Mata Mualaf is one title you must note from now on. This film is scheduled to be released in theaters starting November 27, 2025, throughout Indonesia. Interestingly, the screening will continue to theaters across South East Asia and the Middle East in early December, and then it will be available on Netflix starting April 2, 2026. This broad release schedule gives Air Mata Mualaf a great opportunity to reach audiences across countries.

Air Mata Mualaf is produced by Merak Abadi Productions, a production house known for consistently delivering high-quality works with deep messages. Through this film, they aim to present a story that is not only entertaining but also opens the hearts and minds of the audience. Their vision is clearly reflected in the way this story is constructed, especially since Air Mata Mualaf raises an emotional theme that is close to the spiritual journey and search for identity.

Moreover, this film is also supported by Suraya Filem, a leading film company from Malaysia that has long been producing internationally acclaimed cinematic works. Suraya Film is known for its strong focus on emotionally stirring stories and humanitarian values, making this collaboration feel like the perfect combination to present a film that is touching both in visual quality and message.

KLovers, with the strength of the story and the collaboration of two production houses that both have a strong track record, Air Mata Mualaf becomes one of the films you should look forward to. This film is not just a year-end spectacle, but a full-bodied experience that can make you see life from a different perspective.

(kpl/cvn)