Nirina Zubir and Omara Esteghlal Praise Kristo Immanuel's Directorial Debut, Tinggal Meninggal

JAKARTA - Imajinari has once again produced a new director, Kristo Immanuel, with his debut film, Tinggal Meninggal. Co-directed with Jessica Tjiu, the film received widespread praise from the cast for its neatness and precision.

"This is my first time acting, and it's directed by my friend, and the results exceeded expectations. Kristo is a very detailed and caring person with all his cast members, so we were given clear briefings, allowing us to understand the characters. He explained them in detail and knew how to express himself," said Mario Caesar at a press conference in South Jakarta on Wednesday, August 6.

Nirina Zubir, one of the senior actors in the film, admitted to being very interested since Kristo offered the story.

"Kristo is very detailed, so we all knew what to do. According to Dipa and Ernest (Imajinari's producers), this was the most organized film shoot ever. So, the story and character details are immaculate. I really respect him. I believe in Kristo and want him to develop. So I wanted to be there," said Nirina Zubir.

"I saw Kristo making a videoboard with him and his extras. When I saw it, I thought Kristo had done his best, so I had to give my best too," added Shindy Huang.

"This film is very personal for Kristo. I definitely know a little about Gema's character from Kristo," said Omara Esteghlal, who plays the lead role.

Kristo Immanuel dedicated his first film to people who struggle to find their place and place in life, something many people undoubtedly feel.

"A love letter to people who have difficulty socializing and are stuck in their own thoughts. I wanted to make it for people who aren't Gema, so they can understand Gema's situation," said Kristo Immanuel.

"Tinggal Meninggal" tells the story of Gema (Omara Esteghlal), an awkward man who struggles to socialize with his office colleagues. His world changes after his father dies, and his office colleagues begin to befriend him.

"Tinggal Meninggal" will be released in Indonesian theaters starting August 14, 2025.