Heartbreak Motel is a 2024 romantic drama film directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko from a screenplay he wrote with Alim Sudio, based on the 2022 novel by Ika Natassa. It stars Laura Basuki, Reza Rahadian, and Chicco Jerikho. It was released on 1 August 2024 in Indonesian theatres. It received five nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Actress (Basuki).
Premise A famous actress seeks escapism in a motel, faced with two men: her ex-boyfriend and a motel guest.
Cast Laura Basuki as Ava Alessandra Reza Rahadian as Reza Malik Chicco Jerikho as Raga
Production In December 2023, it was announced that Visinema Pictures would adapt the novel along with the cast announcement. The filming used three different types of cameras, a digital camera, a 16 mm film camera, and a 35 mm film camera.
Release Heartbreak Motel was released in Indonesian theatres on 1 August 2024. It garnered 74,616 admission during its theatrical run.
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Festival Film Bandung9 November 2024 Highly Commended Leading Actress Laura Basuki Highly Commended Art Direction Adrianto Sinaga Highly Commended Original Score Abel Huray Indonesian Film Festival20 November 2024 Best Actress Laura Basuki Best Cinematography Arnand Pratikto Best Art Direction Adrianto Sinaga Best Costume Design Fadillah Putri Yunidar Best Makeup Aktris Handradjasa
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