The Architecture of Love is a 2024 romantic drama film directed by Teddy Soeriaatmadja from a screenplay by Alim Sudio, based on the 2016 novel by Ika Natassa. The film stars Putri Marino and Nicholas Saputra. The film was released in Indonesian theatres on 30 April 2024. It received three nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival.
Premise A freshly divorced writer meets an architect while searching for inspiration for her new book in New York City.
Cast Putri Marino as Raia Risjad Nicholas Saputra as River Jusuf Jerome Kurnia as Aga Jusuf Jihane Almira Chedid as Erin Omar Daniel as Diaz Umbara Arifin Putra as Alam
Production In October 2023, it was announced that Starvision had optioned the novel for a film adaptation alongside the cast announcement of Putri Marino and Nicholas Saputra. Principal photography took place in New York City and Jakarta in late October 2023.
Release The Architecture of Love was released in Indonesian theatres on 30 April 2024. The film surpassed one million admissions after thirty-three days of release. It garnered 1,003,999 admissions during its theatrical run.
Netflix acquired the film's distribution rights, releasing it on 6 September 2024. The film made its television debut on RCTI on 23 August 2025 at 9.30pm local time.
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Festival Film Bandung9 November 2024 Highly Commended Leading Actor Nicholas Saputra Highly Commended Supporting Actor Jerome Kurnia Highly Commended Original Score Ricky Lionardi Indonesian Film Festival20 November 2024 Best Adapted Screenplay Alim Sudio and Ika Natassa Best Editing Aline Jusria Best Costume Design Hagai Pakan
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