Love for Sale (2018 film)
2018 romantic drama film
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Love for Sale is a 2018 romantic drama film directed by Andibachtiar Yusuf. It stars Gading Marten and Della Dartyan. It is the first performance in a leading role for both Marten and Dartyan.[1]
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- Andibachtiar Yusuf
- M. Irfan Ramly
- Andibachtiar Yusuf
- Adrian Martinus
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| Directed by | Andibachtiar Yusuf |
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| Cinematography | Ferry Rusli |
| Edited by | Hendra Adhi Susanto |
| Music by | McAnderson |
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Running time | 104 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 15 March 2018. It received three nominations at the 2018 Indonesian Film Festival, winning one for Best Actor (Marten).
Premise
A long-time bachelor falls in love with a woman he met on a dating app, unaware that the app includes a 45-day contract.[2]
Cast
- Gading Marten as Richard Achmad
- Della Dartyan as Arini Kusuma
- Adriano Qalbi as Jaka
- Melissa Karim as Retno Tanjung
- Torro Margens as Mr. Kartolo
- Albert Halim as Raka
- Rukman Rosadi as Syamsul
- Annisa Pagih as Keke
Production
In August 2017, Visinema Pictures would produce the film, with Gading Marten and Della Dartyan attached to star, and Andibachtiar Yusuf to direct.[3] The idea of the film was conceived eight years earlier, but it was realized after producer Angga Dwimas Sasongko became involved. Yusuf revealed that in the earlier drafts of the script, he had planned for Gading's father, Roy Marten, to star in the leading role, but this was later adjusted.[4] Principal photography took place in August and September 2017 around Jakarta and Bogor, West Java.[5]
Release
Sequel and spinoff
In May 2019, Visinema Pictures announced the sequel of the film, with Yusuf returned to direct.[8] The sequel, Love for Sale 2, was theatrically released in Indonesia on 31 October 2019, starring Della Dartyan and Adipati Dolken.[9] A spinoff film, Arini by Love.inc was released on 4 February 2022 on Bioskop Online.[10]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival | 4 December 2018 | Indonesian Screen Award for Best Film | Andibachtiar Yusuf | Nominated | [11] |
| Indonesian Screen Award for Best Storytelling | Andibachtiar Yusuf and M. Irfan Ramly | Won | |||
| Tempo Film Festival | 6 December 2018 | Film Pilihan Tempo | Love for Sale | Nominated | [12] |
| Best Director | Andibachtiar Yusuf | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor | Gading Marten | Won | |||
| Best Actress | Della Dartyan | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Andibachtiar Yusuf and M. Irfan Ramly | Nominated | |||
| Indonesian Film Festival | 9 December 2018 | Best Actor | Gading Marten | Won | [13] |
| Best Actress | Della Dartyan | Nominated | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Andibachtiar Yusuf and M. Irfan Ramly | Nominated | |||
| Maya Awards | 19 January 2019 | Best Feature Film | Angga Dwimas Sasongko and Chicco Jerikho | Nominated | [14] |
| Best Director | Andibachtiar Yusuf | Nominated | |||
| Best Actor in a Leading Role | Gading Marten | Won | |||
| Best Original Screenplay | Andibachtiar Yusuf and M. Irfan Ramly | Won | |||
| Tuti Indra Malaon Award for Best Breakthrough Actress | Della Dartyan | Nominated | |||
| Best Art Direction | Adam Fauzan Sudrajat and Kamerad Edmond | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Hendra Adhi Susanto | Nominated | |||
| Best Poster Design | Alvin Hariz | Won |