JAKARTA - Director Edwin released his latest film, Like Dendam, Rindu Must Be Paid Completely on Thursday, December 2nd. This film is an adaptation of the novel by Eka Kurniawan of the same name.
Like Dendam tells the story of Ajo Kawir (Marthino Lio), a man who is not afraid to die. He holds the secret that is impotent. Because of that public secret, Ajo Kawir tries to prove that he can fight in order to still look manly.
One day, Ajo Kawir meets Iteung (Ladya Cheryl). Their fight makes them both have feelings for each other.
Iteung slowly learns Ajo Kawir's secret but he still wants to marry Ajo Kawir. On the other hand, there is Budi Baik (Reza Rahadian), a high-class thug who also likes Iteung.
Budi Baik founded a leech oil business with a claim that it can cure impotence. However, the relationship between the three is getting more and more complicated. Iteung is confronted with the past and Ajo Kawir struggles with his impotent.
Like Revenge has a unique premise - a man who is impotent and afraid of not looking manly. Sounds foreign, this film presents a critique of the toxic masculinity that is close to everyday life.
It's interesting to see the main character channeling his manly side with violence. Yes, this film is filled with brutal and ruthless fighting scenes.
Marthino Lio managed to lead the story with his stunning acting. The audience also felt Ajo Kawir's inner conflict when he wanted to fight but wanted to maintain his love with Iteung.
The script and interesting interactions are also supported by Eka Kurniawan, the author of the original novel who also worked on the scenario. Each scene is sure to keep you awake in the cinema studio.
The two main characters present similarities that make them equal human beings. Ajo Kawir who is rude but emotional is the same as Iteung who is brave and also charming. Like Dendam, it also has an interesting '90s-style design which Edwin mixed as something fresh in the middle of the film that was released this year.
Keep in mind that the film Like Dendam Rindu Must be Paid Tuntas has a number of explicit scenes that can only be seen by those who are 18 years of age and over.
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