TANGERANG SOUTH - Wokcop Pictures officially started the shooting process for the latest family drama film titled Surat Ke 8. This film promises a touching story about eternal love, sacrifice, and the challenges of the generation gap that often colors the dynamics of modern families.
Letter Ke 8 brings together Aurora Ribero, Arief Didu, and Unique Priscilla on one screen. This cross-generational collaboration is the emotional core of the story that highlights the relationship between parents and children.
Centered on broken communication, the film tells the story of the arrival of unexpected letters that contain meaningful messages. The letter becomes a space for dialogue for things that have been hidden in a family.
Stories that are Close to Life
Aurora Ribero, who plays the character Cahaya, expressed her interest since she first read the script. According to him, the simplicity of the story is the main strength of this film.
"The story is simple, but deep. Letter Ke 8 feels very close to the lives of many people because there are roles of children, fathers, mothers, partners - so many people can relate. The packaging is simple, but there are many flavors to be obtained," said Aurora, quoted by VOI from a media broadcast, Friday, January 9.
Directed by Franklin Darmadi, Surat Ke 8 positions the letter as a symbol of intimate and personal communication in the digital age.
"This film is not only about loss, but about how unconditional love works," said Franklin. "The letters become a bridge that connects separated hearts, teaching us that letting go is not a defeat, but the peak of a sincerity."
Reflection of Father-Child Relationship
For Arief Didu who plays the character of Fajar, this film offers a deep reflection on the figure of a father. He assessed that the issue of the generation gap that was raised was very relevant to the current family situation in Indonesia.
"Everything a father does is basically a reflection of his desire for his child to be okay. The problem is, there are often things that are not communicated well, so the child does not fully understand the contents of his parents' thoughts," said Arief.
In line with Arief, Unique Priscilla who plays Mentari sees this film highlighting the role of mothers in a more humane way. He learned that the figure of a mother is often a mediator in the midst of the egos of other family members.
"From this film I learned that being a mother is not easy. She is often the glue between father, child, and other family members, keeping communication running in any condition," he said.
Through a reflective approach, Letter 8 invites the audience to reflect on the importance of communication and empathy. This film is a reminder that home is the best place to learn to accept different points of view, as well as to appreciate the meaning of letting go with sincerity.
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