JAKARTA - After successfully shaking the audience's guts with the horror film Sukma, actor and director Baim Wong proved his fangs in the local film industry with a much more emotional side through the family drama film entitled All Will Be Fine.
Baim's bold move to switch genres turned out to be sweet. In just three days since its premiere in theaters, the film All Will Be Fine has successfully penetrated the figure of more than 400,000 viewers - an achievement that should be taken into account in the midst of the onslaught of national and international films that are being shown.
For many people, Baim Wong's name has recently been synonymous with a dark and mysterious horror feel. However, Baim admitted that the genre of family drama is actually not foreign to him. According to him, this genre is the initial root of his career journey in the acting world.
"The audience knows that I'm not only horror, but I was born from the drama genre," said Baim Wong in his statement, Sunday, May 17.
Through this film, the father of Kiano and Kenzo is like "returning" to the emotional space that he has long missed. He chose to leave the gripping atmosphere and replace it with a warmer, more human, and meaningful story.
The high enthusiasm from the audience is not without reason. Many feel that the story in All Will Be Fine is very relevant to daily life, ranging from sibling conflicts, economic pressures, to sacrifices for loved ones.
Baim said that the inspiration for his latest film was born from his personal distress seeing family relationships that often become strained due to ego and lack of communication.
"Sometimes we are too busy to forget that home is the most important place. We think happiness is out there, but in fact, the family is the greatest source of happiness," said Baim.
He deliberately designed a realistic conflict so that the audience could feel a personal connection.
"Everything is actually about family. There are brothers and sisters who fight, economic problems, to give up their dreams for their younger siblings. The most important thing, happiness is actually in the family," he added.
The effect of this film is also felt in the cinema studio. Not a few spectators who come out of the studio with puffy eyes.
Interestingly, Baim said, many viewers were immediately moved to improve their relationship with their families after watching.
"Alhamdulillah, there are those who apologize to parents, to younger siblings, to older siblings. That is the most memorable thing for me. Indeed, the benefits of this film are intended to go in that direction," said Baim.
Furthermore, for Baim, the success of this film is not just about box office figures. The real success is when a work is able to provide a deep emotional impact for its audience.
Apart from the strong story, the strength of this film also lies in its cast. Don't play around, Baim Wong teams up with a series of top-notch Indonesian actors and actresses, ranging from Reza Rahadian, Christine Hakim, Raihaanun, Happy Salma, Asri Welas, Ari Irham, Teuku Rifnu, to Chew Kin Wah.
Baim also praised the totality of the players who managed to present natural chemistry and very honest acting in front of the camera.
Currently, Baim Wong and the cast are still actively touring to promote various cities such as Yogyakarta, Solo, Surabaya, to Malang, to greet the audience who have given high appreciation for his work.
"If after watching people become more loving to their families, that's more than enough for me," he concluded.
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