Like Revenge, Rindu Must Be Completely Paid In The Production Process

Still Cut Film Like Revenge (Instagram @sepertidendamfilm)

JAKARTA - The book by Eka Kurniawan entitled Like Revenge, Rindu must be paid completely will be adapted into a big screen film. Edwin worked on, this film is currently undergoing a production process.

Through a talk session on YouTube Kios Ojo Keos with Cholil from Efek Rumah Kaca, Edwin and Eka Kurniawan discussed the creative process of selecting the book on Wednesday, July 29. Initially, Edwin read the book several years ago because of its cool title.

"When (reading) the first half, the visuals were already visible. Even if it becomes a film, this is very possible, ”replied the director of Aruna and his Tongue.

When invited to work on a book into a film, Eka Kurniawan believed in Edwin's ability. They also communicate frequently and it is not uncommon for Eka to be involved in the shooting process. Reportedly, there's a 10 percent different twist to the book.

Eka explained that Edwin often sent him various new information related to the film production process. From just testing the camera, location, and so on. It is also not possible to determine a location, but it must be set in the 80s.

"It is impossible for the production to continue looking, especially in the midst of a pandemic, so the shooting is limited," said Edwin when asked about the process. So they only took part in shooting in Pantura and surrounding areas such as Cirebon, Indramayu and Kuningan.

Prior to the film Like Dendam, Eka's other work entitled Nothing is Crazy in the City had been adapted by Wregas Bhanuteja into a short film. However, As Dendam became the first feature film to be adapted from his book.

In addition, the character selection is still closed by Palari Films as a production house. Only Ladya Cheryl was confirmed to play Iteung in the film Like Revenge, Rindu must be paid completely.

This is Ladya's collaboration with Edwin in his latest project after the film Blind Pig Who Wants to Fly, Postcard From the Zoo, and several short films.

Like Revenge, Rindu has to be paid for. It started when two policemen raped a woman and two children who saw the incident through a window. A bird decides to sleep in the middle of a harsh and brutal life.

If there is no obstacle, the film Like Revenge, Rinduajib Paid Completely will air in 2021. Let's wait!