Brilio.net - In the midst of the chaos of horror films in the Indonesian film industry, the family drama film The Miracle of Women's Tears (KAMAWA) seems to be a breath of fresh air. This film, produced by producers Dimas Luqman and Jerry Hanief, and directed by Indra Gunawan , was adapted from the mega best seller book entitled Secrets of Fortune Magnets by Nasrullah.
The film production press conference and cast reveal for the film KAMAWA was held at XXI Lounge Plaza Indonesia, Jakarta, on Tuesday (7/5). Also present at the event were the author of the book The Secret of the Fortune Magnet, Nasrullah and the film screenplay writer, Freddy Aryanto. Film actors were also present, starting from Citra Kirana, Rezky Aditya, Natasha Rizky, Yessy Gusman, Queen Lubis, Baby Zelvia, Ricky Perdana, Ronny Helmi, Ade Jigo, and Cupink Topan.
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KAMAWA film producer and Dean of the Jakarta Arts Institute (IKJ), Jerry Hanief, said that the book Secret of the Fortune Magnet by Nasrullah is rich in hope, positivity and the belief that behind every difficulty there is goodness or a way out that can be found.
"This film depicts the struggles and inner struggles of a woman who suddenly has to become a single parent after the death of her husband. According to the plan, the film will begin production on May 11 and is expected to be broadcast before the end of 2024," said Jerry.
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The director of the film KAMAWA, Indra Gunawan also said that selecting actors in a film is a very important stage. According to Indra, the choice of actors for the film KAMAWA itself cannot be separated from the uniqueness of each actor.
"For example, Ciki. Apart from being skilled in acting, in the real world Ciki has been proven to be a tough and strong woman who faces various life challenges. We are sure that Ciki will be more enthusiastic about the role she is given and be able to act totally," explained Indra.
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This film was the first moment for Citra Kirana and Rezky Aditya to act together in a film. KAMAWA is also the comeback moment for Natasha Rizky, Yessy Gusman, and Baby Zelvia, who have been on hiatus from the world of cinema for quite some time. This is certainly a special attraction for fans.
KAMAWA film producer, Dimas Luqman, said that the script is an important component to make an interesting film. He also ensured that the essence of the story in the book The Secret of the Fortune Magnet was stated and packaged nicely so that the message of kindness and positive perspective could be conveyed well.
"The Indonesian film industry is currently continuing to move forward. This can be seen from the large number of films produced and getting more than millions of viewers when they are broadcast. For the film KAMAWA, we are optimistic that this film will be very popular, because apart from being based on the Mega Best Seller book, the cast also people who are chosen and have strong character," he added.
At the end of the press conference session, Citra Kirana and Rezky Aditya gave closing words together and invited the audience to prepare to watch the film KAMAWA in the cinema.
"Don't forget to watch the film KAMAWA when it is broadcast, because it contains lots of good values which will be very useful for all of us when we face various challenges or problems in life," he concluded.