''Arisan!'' ''2'' (English: ''The Gathering'' ''2'') is a 2011 Indonesian
comedy
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Origins
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drama
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film
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directed by
Nia Dinata
Nurkurniati Aisyah Dewi (born 4 March 1970 in Jakarta, Indonesia), better known as Nia Dinata, is an Indonesian film director. Her movies are known for tackling subjects controversial or "risky" in Indonesia such as homosexuality, migrant workers ...
. The story was sequel of ''
Arisan!'' and television series with the same name.
Synopsis
Eight years after the events of ''Arisan!'', the main characters—Sakti, Meimei, Andien, Sakti's formerly betrothed cousin Lita, and Sakti's partner, Nino—have gone through pivotal life events. Andien has been widowed, Meimei is divorced, and Lita has rejected the institution of marriage in favor of single motherhood. Sakti and Nino have also separated. As they age, the pressures of Jakarta's high society drive them to pursue perfection. This pursuit is stimulated by the arrival of a plastic surgeon, Dr. Joy, and her financier, Ara (Atiqah Hasiholan). Their social circle has also been joined by Yayuk Asmara (Ria Irawan), a writer who transitions from being a critic of their group to writing their biographies, and Octa (Rio Dewanto), a notably attractive young man.
Production
For this film, Nia Dinata served as the sole screenwriter and producer. The inspiration came from the life journey she experienced as her life went on, combined with questions from the cast about when a sequel would be made. The production taken place in
Gili Island.
LGBT story in the film
The film give more representation of the LGBT by making more relationship between two gay couple with age gap. They also introduced lesbian character though it doesn't take big screen time in the film.
Cast
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Cut Mini as Meimei, a sick and divorcee
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Tora Sudiro
Taura Danang Sudiro or better known as Tora Sudiro (born in Jakarta, Indonesia on 10 May 1973) is an Indonesian actor, and comedian
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as Nino, gay friend that has relationship with older married man
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Aida Nurmala as Andien, a widowed woman
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Surya Saputra as Nino, an ex boyfriend of Surya who has relationship with Octa
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Adinia Wirasti as Molly, a bartender who became best friend for Meimei
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Edward Gunawan as Tom, spiritual healer
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Sarah Sechan as Joy, a plastic surgery doctor
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Rio Dewanto as Okta, boyfriend of Nino
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Atiqah Hasiholan as Ara, financier of Joy
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Rachel maryam as Lita, ex betrothed fiance of Sakti
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Pong Hardjatmo as Gerry, current boyfriend of Sakti
Referensi
2011 LGBTQ-related films
Indonesian LGBTQ-related films