JAKARTA - Good news for lovers of literacy and local films. Brian Khrisna's phenomenal novel titled Seporsi Mie Ayam Sebelum Mati will officially be brought to the big screen. This ambitious project is scheduled to enter the production stage in April 2026.
Carrying a deep message that "life is not a race", this novel has touched the hearts of hundreds of thousands of readers. Now, Ale's emotional story is ready to be translated into visual language through the collaboration of two production houses, Sinergi Pictures and Ben Film.
Involve Top Board Filmmakers
Not to be outdone, this film adaptation is worked on by a row of big names in the Indonesian film industry. The director's chair will be occupied by Kuntz Agus, who previously succeeded in the film Dear Nathan: Thank You Salma and If Mom Doesn't Marry Dad.
The scenario sector is entrusted to Alim Sudio, the writer behind the success of Miracle In Cell No. 7 and Kang Mak from Pee Mak. Interestingly, senior filmmaker Nia Dinata is also involved as a scenario consultant to ensure the depth of the story is maintained.
Synopsis: A Journey to Find the Meaning of Life through Chicken Noodle Soup
The film will focus on the character of Ale, a man who is at the lowest point in his life and plans to end it all. Before doing so, Ale has one last wish: to eat a portion of chicken noodles.
However, the plan was hampered because the chicken noodle stall was closed. This unintentional delay actually brought Ale to a series of unexpected meetings that slowly changed his outlook on life and hope.
Phenomenal Achievement of the Original Novel
As a local Intellectual Property (IP), Seporsi Mie Ayam Sebelum Mati has an impressive track record. This novel will soon enter the 100th print, a fantastic figure in the publishing industry. Not only in Indonesia, this work has also been translated into Japanese.
Philip Lesmana, producer of Sinergi Pictures, revealed that the strength of the story that is close to reality is the main reason for this adaptation.
"The story is very good, close to many people, and of course inspiring. This is in line with the vision of Sinergi Pictures which always wants to present a strong story about the reality around us," said Philip.
Casting Process Still Ongoing
Although the pre-production stage is already underway and several actors have been determined through the casting process in various cities, the main cast of "Ale" is still a secret.
Ardina Atles from Ben Film emphasized that the selection of actors was done very carefully in order to meet the high expectations of his loyal readers.
"It's easy to switch from a novel to a film. With Sinergi Pictures, we strive to make this work satisfying for audiences, both those who have read the novel and those who haven't," said Ardina.
For those of you who are curious about the production progress and who will play Ale, the latest information will continue to be updated through the official Instagram accounts @sinergi.pictures and @benfilm.id.
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