Friends Of Ambyar, Small Shards Of Didi Kempot's Great Spirit

Didi Kempot in the movie Sobat Ambyar (Netflix)

JAKARTA - The Netflix streaming service will release the latest Indonesian film, Sobat Ambyar, on January 14. This film attracted the attention of many audiences because Sobat Ambyar became Didi Kempot's first and last film project before he died in May 2020.

The process of making this film was carried out based on Didi Kempot's hits, known as Javanese romance songs. Through a press conference held virtually today, January 12, the players and production team, Sobat Ambyar, told about the film-making process which also involved The Godfather of Broken Heart.

After finding the background of the story, directors Charles Gozali and Bagus Bramanti contacted Didi Kempot by visiting him in Solo and had a chance to conduct a workshop by attending the 53-year-old musician's stage.

Unfortunately, Didi Kempot as executive producer passed away in May 2020, in the middle of film production. Even so, Charles and Bagus remained determined to carry the legacy that Didi Kempot made.

"The legacy left behind is a responsibility that we are very grateful for because of the enthusiasm that exists to finish the film so that we can protect Didi Kempot's first and last works as well as possible."

Didi Kempot also appears in this film. One of the players, Denira Wiraguna, admitted that he came to Didi Kempot's concert and was so enthusiastic that he shivered with the enthusiasm of the audience to sing the musician's song. The role of Didi Kempot in Sobat Ambyar is not only through songs, but also through characters.

“Hearing the name Didi (Kempot), you can't hear the song but the characters that cover many things. This film is only a small fragment of the passion he brings, "said Bagus Bramanti at a press conference.

Produced by Rapi Films, this film shows the reality of the love relationship experienced by the community with strong local elements.

Sobat Ambyar tells the story of a coffee shop owner named Jatmiko (Bhisma Mulia) who falls in love with Sara (Denira Wiraguna). However, Jatmiko's love faces various challenges. To get through this difficulty, Jatmiko often listens to Didi Kempot's song, which means breakup and heartache.

Apart from Bhisma Mulia and Denira Wiraguna, this film stars Erick Estrada, Sisca JKT48, Asri Welas, and Mo Sidik. The film Sobat Ambyar will air on Netflix starting January 14.