Beijing 2 Lost In Ningxia Assalamualaikum Film Review: Yasmin Napper Search For Self In Islam

JAKARTA - Director Guntur Soeharjanto presents his latest film, Assalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in Ningxia. This film is an adaptation free from the book by Asma Nadia as well as marking the continued film franchise.

Of course, the main characters are different from the previous film, starring Rivalina S. Temat. This time, actress Yasmin Napper became the central character in the film produced by Imperial Pictures.

Assalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in Ningxia tells of Aisha (Yasmin Napper) who feels that her relationship with Arif (Emir Mahira) is perfect. Both of them studied Islam well but one day Aisha lost contact with Arif.

Thanks to his job as a television journalist, Aisha was tasked with covering in Beijing. Not alone, he left with two of his office's friends: Evy (Ria Ricis) and Victor (Lolox). Behind his job, Aisha is determined to find Arif.

Aisha tried to visit the residence, school, to Arif's office, but she was surprised to hear that Arif was no longer there. Aisha is known to always send money to help Arif's life in Beijing.

An incident brought him together with Mo (Baskara Mahendra), a young man from Indonesia who lives with his father and sister in Ningxia. Mo started helping Aisha to find Arif and teach Aisha about her identity.

At first glance, there is no update from the story of Assalamualaikum Beijing 2 with other religious film stories. The conflict within itself becomes the starting point for the development of character towards conclusion.

Since the film began, Ningxia's view complements the calm of the storyline, as well as the interaction of the players that is balanced and good. If Ria Ricis and Lolox become comedy fillers, Yasmin and Baskara's interactions are full of ups and downs according to their journey in studying Islam.

There are no imperfect characters and that makes this film the right presentation. Dialogue between Yasmin and Baskara can be enjoyed because there is no excessive spice.

Unfortunately, among the fitting dishes, there is a sub-plot that seems dominating. The story of Mo's family which is shown long and long-winded, does not even relate to the story of his central character.

Apart from that, this film still displays the story of finding identity well without being intimidating. Aisha is a reflection of everyone who hopes for Mo's whereabouts.

The film Assalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in Ningxia opens in theaters starting Thursday, June 19.