Something in the Way is a 2013 Indonesian drama film directed, written, and produced by Teddy Soeriaatmadja. It stars Reza Rahadian and Ratu Felisha. In between Lovely Man (2011) and About a Woman (2015), it is the second part of Soeriaatmadja's Intimacy trilogy. It had its world premiere at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival on 8 February 2013.
Premise Ahmad, a devout taxi driver with a pornography addiction, falls in love with Kinar, his sex worker neighbour.
Cast Reza Rahadian as Ahmad Ratu Felisha as Kinar
Release Something in the Way had its world premiere at the 63rd Berlin International Film Festival at the Panorama section on 8 February 2013. Rahadian explained on his Twitter account that the film would not be screened in Indonesian theatres, due to its subject matter.
In 2025, it was screened at the 20th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival at the special program, Reza Rahadian: 20 Years Reflection, commemorating the Indonesian actor's twenty years of career.
Reception Writing for The Hollywood Reporter, Elizabeth Kerr commended the film's cinematography, calling it as "sultry, almost sensual". She further criticized how the film "trades in cliché without ever reframing or challenging a familiar story".
Accolades Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Maya Awards21 December 2013 Best Feature Film Something in the Way Best Leading Actress Ratu Felisha Best Original Screenplay Teddy Soeriaatmadja
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