East Asian movies nail the drama and comedy genre like no other. Besides the popular Japanese, Korean and Chinese films, Thai and Indonesian films are no less in the regard. Indonesia has time and again made some really moving dramas and comedies, that too in multiple parts. Binged is here to recommend one such drama franchise. ‘Cemara’s Family‘ is a popular drama franchise with two parts released already. An adaptation of a serialised story that was published in Hai magazine, Cemara’s Family later became a series novel by Arswendo Atmowiloto. Cemara’s Family released in the year 2018 and the sequel Cemara’s Family 2 released in the year 2022.
Following the lives of same central characters, Cemara’s Family has slowly established itself as a well known drama franchise already in its domestic market. Little is known about the film in India, so here is Binged making a solid recommendation and addition to your weekend watchlist. Both the films in the franchise are now streaming on Netflix India.
Cemara’s Family follows a nuclear family that lives in Jakarta. They must face the fact that their property has been lost due owing to betrayal by one of their extended family members. Moving to a village in Bogor Regency, Abah and his family has to adapt to all the inconveniences they had never experienced before. When the first part focuses on Abah and family’s trouble and eventual growing up, the sequel takes the story from where the first part ends.
Set in the post-pandemic period, Cemara Family 2 begins a new chapter in Abah and his family’s lives. Abah gets a new job, Euis grows up to be a teenager, and Emak focuses on taking care of the youngest, Agil. When everyone is focused on their respective activities, Ara feels left out. A simple coming off age tale of three siblings and their survival amidst toughest of circumstances forms the crux of the film.
While Cemara’s Family (2018) is directed by Yandy Laurens, Cemara’s Family 2 (2022) is directed by Ismail Basbeth. The family drama franchise stars Ringgo Agus Rahman,Nirina Zubir and Adhisty Zara. Both the films are streaming on Netflix India. Head straight to your watchlist for the weekend if you’re a feel good movie-genre fan. Stay tuned for more recommendations.
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