Three Sassy Sisters
2016 Indonesian film
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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 stars Tara Basro, Shanty, and Tatyana Akman as the three sisters. It was inspired by 1956 film Tiga Dara by Usmar Ismail.[1]
- Nia Dinata
- Lucky Kuswandi
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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
Cast
- 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
Dinata revealed that she had enjoyed watching Tiga Dara as a child and that she remained awed by the film's beauty.[3] Titiek Puspa revealed that Dinata herself approached and asked her to be involved in the film.[4] The film was shot in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara and Jakarta, from February 23 to March 27, 2016.[5]
Mencari Tiga Dara
In January 2016, Dinata held a casting audition, to find the actress who would play Bebe, the youngest sister.[6] A reality show documenting the process Mencari Tiga Dara was released on the film's YouTube official channel. Nine aspiring actresses were shortlisted, Asmara Abigail, Tatyana Akman, Nala Amrytha, Meirayni Fauziah, Alika Islamadina, Cindy Nirmala, Dea Panendra, Galabby Thahira, and Araminta Waworuntu.[7]
Music
Three 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.[8]
| 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
| 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 | [9] |
| Best Editing | Aline Jusria | Nominated | |||
| Best Costume Design | Tania Soeprapto | Nominated | |||
| Maya Awards | December 18, 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Titiek Puspa | Nominated | [10] |
| Best Male Newcomer | Richard Kyle | Nominated | |||
| Best Female Newcomer | Tatyana Akman | Nominated |