Three Sassy Sisters (Indonesian: Ini Kisah Tiga Dara; lit. This Is a Story of Three Maidens) is a 2016 Indonesian musical film directed by Nia Dinata. The film starred Tara Basro, Shanty, and Tatyana Akman as the three sisters. It was inspired by 1956 film Tiga Dara by Usmar Ismail.[1]
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| Indonesian | Ini Kisah Tiga Dara |
| Directed by | Nia Dinata |
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| Produced by | Nia Dinata |
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| Cinematography | Yudi Datau |
| Edited by | Aline Jusria |
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Running time | 115 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Premise
editThe film follows three sisters who move to Maumere, Flores to help their father manage a hotel.[2]
Cast
edit- Tara Basro as Ella
- Shanty as Gendhis
- Tatyana Akman as Bebe
- Titiek Puspa as Grandma
- Rio Dewanto as Yudha
- Richard Kyle as Erick
- Reuben Elishama as Bima
- Ray Sahetapy as Krisna
- Joko Anwar as Taxi Driver
- Cut Mini Theo as Amanda
Production
editDinata revealed that she had enjoyed watching Tiga Dara as a child and that she remained awed by the film's beauty.[3] In January 2016, Dinata held a casting audition, Mencari Tiga Dara.[4] Titiek Puspa revealed that Dinata herself approached and asked her to be involved in the film.[5]
The film was shot in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara and Jakarta, from February 23 to March 27, 2016.[6]
Music
editThree Sassy Sisters features music by Titiek Puspa, Aghi Narottama, and Bemby Gusti of Indonesian indie band Sore. It includes two songs . The film's soundtrack, titled Music and Songs from the Film Ini Kisah Tiga Dara, was released on July 20, 2016 through Rooftopsound Records.[7]
| No. | Title | Performer(s) | Length |
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| 1. | "The Beginning" |
| 5:22 |
| 2. | "Tiga Dara" (lit. "The Three Maidens") | Puspa | 3:18 |
| 3. | "Pasar Geliting" (lit. "Geliting Market") |
| 2:16 |
| 4. | "Anak Dara" (lit. "A Maid") | Shanty | 3:28 |
| 5. | "Nomor Dua" (lit. "Number Two") | Basro | 2:06 |
| 6. | "Vowel Song" | Akman | 2:36 |
| 7. | "Matriarch" |
| 2:26 |
| 8. | "Semesta Punya Cara" (lit. "The Universe Has Its Own Way") | Reuben Elishama | 3:50 |
| 9. | "Senandung Lagu Lama" (lit. "Hums of an Old Song") | Shanty | 3:29 |
| 10. | "When You Find Me in a Love Story" | Elishama | 3:12 |
| 11. | "Leave the Past Behind" | Rio Dewanto | 3:18 |
| 12. | "Tiga Dara" (lit. "The Three Maidens") |
| 2:59 |
| Total length: | 38:25 | ||
Awards and nominations
edit| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Indonesian Film Festival | November 6, 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Titiek Puspa | Nominated | [8] |
| Best Editing | Aline Jusria | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Tania Soeprapto | Nominated | |||
| Maya Awards | December 18, 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Titiek Puspa | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Male Newcomer | Richard Kyle | Nominated | |||
| Best Female Newcomer | Tatyana Akman | Nominated |
References
edit- ^ Bahri, Syaiful (August 22, 2016). "Nia Dinata Tegaskan 'Ini Kisah Tiga Dara' Bukan Remake 'Tiga Dara'" [Nia Dinata Emphasizes 'Three Sassy Sisters' Is Not a Remake of 'Tiga Dara']. Fimela.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Ningsih, Widya Lestari (September 15, 2020). "Sinopsis Film Ini Kisah Tiga Dara, Tayang di Bioskop Online" [Film Synopsis of Three Sassy Sisters, Screened at Bioskop Online]. Kompas.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Galikano, Silvia (March 30, 2016). "Nia Dinata Hadirkan Kembali Tiga Dara" [Nia Dinata to Bring Back the Three Maidens]. CNN Indonesia. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Fikri, Chairul (January 11, 2016). "Nia Dinata Gelar Audisi "Mencari Tiga Dara"" [Nia Dinata to Hold the Audition of Looking for the Three Maidens]. BeritaSatu. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Setiawan, Tri Susanto (August 19, 2018). "Titiek Puspa Tidak Berani Tonton "Ini Kisah Tiga Dara"" [Titiek Puspa Refuses to See Three Sassy Sisters]. Kompas.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ ""Ini Kisah Tiga Dara", Interpretasi Nia Dinata Terhadap Karya Klasik Usmar Ismail" [Three Sassy Sisters, Nia Dinata's Interpretation of Usmar Ismail's Classic Work]. Jakarta Kita. March 30, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Yanuar, Elang Riki (July 14, 2016). "Film Ini Kisah Tiga Dara Rilis Album Soundtrack" [Three Sassy Sisters to Release Soundtrack Album]. Medcom. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ "Daftar lengkap pemenang dan nominasi 'Festival Film Indonesia 2016'" [Full list of awards and nominations of 2016 Indonesian Film Festival]. Rappler. November 6, 2016. Retrieved August 17, 2021.
- ^ Pangerang, Andi Muttya Keteng (December 1, 2016). "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Maya 2016" [Full List of Maya Awards 2016 Nominations]. Kompas.com. Retrieved August 17, 2021.