Sara is a 2023 drama film directed and written by Ismail Basbeth. The film stars Asha Smara Darra in the titular role and Christine Hakim as her mother.
It had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023. It received two nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival: Best Actress for Darra and Best Supporting Actress for Hakim.
Premise Sara, a trans woman, returns to her conservative hometown for her father's funeral. She discovers her mother Muryem, who has dementia, does not recognize her.
Cast Asha Smara Darra as Sara Christine Hakim as Muryem, Sara's mother Mian Tiara as Ayu, Sara's childhood best friend Jajang C. Noer as Saidah, Ayu's mother Landung Simatupang as Said, an ustad also a best friend of Sara's father
Production Principal photography took place in a village in Central Java. In a press conference, Noer shared that the cast also settled together with the local villagers.
Release Sara had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 6 October 2023 during the A Window on Asian Cinema and Special Program in Focus: Renaissance of Indonesian Cinema programs.
Accolades Sara was nominated for two categories at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival. Darra became the first trans woman to be nominated for the Best Actress category. Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Indonesian Film Festival14 November 2023 Best Actress Asha Smara Darra Best Supporting Actress Christine Hakim Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2 December 2023 JAFF Indonesian Screen Award – Best Directing Ismail Basbeth Film Pilihan Tempo29 January 2024 Film Pilihan Tempo Sara Best DirectorIsmail Basbeth Best Screenplay Best Actress Asha Smara Darra Best Supporting Actor Landung Simatupang Best Supporting Actress Christine Hakim
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