Brilio.net - "When Stopping Here" is present as a work that offers a new perspective in the Indonesian film scene. This romantic drama film successfully combines elements of science fiction with a deep love story, creating a unique and captivating viewing experience.
Directed by Umay, the film draws inspiration from the Hollywood work "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" (2004). References to the film are even clearly shown in "Saat Gantung di Sini". However, the film still has a very different storyline from its source of inspiration.
Instead of presenting a happy love story, "When Stopping Here" dares to present a tragic and depressing love story. The story centers on the relationship between Dita and Ed, played brilliantly by Prilly Latuconsina and Bryan Domani. The two actors show strong chemistry, making their interactions feel real and touching. Prilly in particular gives an impressive performance, able to convey the depth of her character's emotions very convincingly.
This film not only talks about love, but also raises contemporary issues such as technological dependency, especially Augmented Reality (AR) and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Through the narrative presented, the audience is invited to reflect on the impact of technology on human relationships and mental health.
Visually, "When It Stops Here" offers an engaging cinematic experience. The use of visual effects to depict the AR and AI elements in the film is quite impressive, adding dimension to the narrative presented.
Overall, "When Stopping Here" successfully combines romantic drama with science fiction elements, resulting in a provocative and emotional work. "When Stopping Here" is not just an ordinary love film. It invites the audience to reflect on the meaning of love, loss, and the role of technology in modern life. For Indonesian film lovers who want a different presentation from the usual romantic drama, this film could be an interesting choice. Now, you can watch the film "When Stopping Here" on Netflix.
(brl/lak)
