Mecca I'm Coming () is a 2019 Indonesian satirical romantic comedy film, written and directed by Jeihan Angga in his feature-length directorial debut. The film stars Rizky Nazar and Michelle Ziudith, as Eddy and Eni, respectively, whose relationship is at risk after Eni is forced to marry Pietoyo (Dwi Sasono), a wicked rich businessman, by her father.
The film had its world premiere at the 14th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. At the 9th Maya Awards, it won five awards for Best Feature Film, Best Directorial Debut Film, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Rasiti), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Irawan), and Best Adapted Screenplay, out of twelve nominations. The film marks the final film appearance of Ria Irawan, who died in January 2020.
Premise A failed mechanic, Eddy, embarks on Hajj pilgrimage to prove himself to his girlfriend, Eni, and her father, before she is forced to marry Pietoyo, a wicked rich businessman.
Cast
Release Mecca I'm Coming had its world premiere at the 14th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. The film was theatrically released on 5 March 2020. It garnered 82,170 moviegoers during its run and grossed Rp 3.2 billion ($229,704).
Accolades AwardDateCategoryRecipientResultBandung Film Festival14 November 2020 Best Director Jeihan Angga Best Actor Rizky Nazar Best Supporting Actress Ria Irawan Best Editing Ahyat Andrianto Citra Awards5 December 2020 Best Supporting Actor Totos Rasiti Best Supporting Actress Ria Irawan Best Film Editing Ahyat Andrianto Film Pilihan Tempo21 December 2020 Film Pilihan Tempo Mecca I'm Coming Best Director Jeihan Angga Best Actor Rizky Nazar Best Actress Michelle Ziudith Best Supporting Actor Totos Rasiti Best Supporting Actress Ria Irawan Best Screenplay Jeihan Angga Maya Awards6-7 March 2021 Best Feature Film Hanung Bramantyo Best Directorial Debut Jeihan Angga Best Actor in a Leading Role Rizky Nazar Best Actress in a Leading Role Michelle Ziudith Best Actor in a Supporting Role Totos Rasiti Best Actress in a Supporting Role Ria Irawan Best Brief Performance Siti Fauziah Dwi Sasono Best Adapted Screenplay Jeihan Angga Best Editing Ahyat Andrianto Best Poster Design Apri Kusbiantoro Best Production Design Deki Yudhanto
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