Prilly Latuconsina Presents Nostalgia Galih And Ratna In The Film Gita Cinta From High School

Prilly Latuconsina (Photo: ANTARA)

JAKARTA - Actress Prilly Latuconsina is starring in the remake version of the Gita Cinta film from high school. This film brings back the feeling of nostalgia, especially for generations that have grown in the 80s.

"I hope that Gita Cinta from high school can bring back the feelings we once felt for our parents who miss the films in the 80s," said Prilly during a press conference in Jakarta, Friday.

Not only for the old generation, Prilly said that the younger generation who are growing today can also enjoy the remake of Gita Cinta from high school. Even though it is set in the 1980s, according to him, the stories raised still have relevance with today's audiences.

"Gen Z can take something that can relate to them or not, right? It can be because the issues raised are still happening today," he said as quoted by ANTARA.

Based on the legendary novel of the same name by Eddy D. Iskandar, Gita Cinta from high school follows the love story of high school students, namely Galih and Ratna. However, their love affair did not go smoothly because Ratna's father did not agree.

Gita Cinta from SMA (1979) the original version is the highest-grossing film of its time. In addition to the appearance of actors Rano Karno and Yessy Gusman as the main characters, the film became popular along with accompaniment songs performed by legendary singer Chrisye.

Prilly shared that her parents were both surprised and proud that their child could play the role of Ratna. The same thing happened to Abraham who played the character Galih. The two actors also said that their parents were both reminiscent when they found out that their child was acting for a remake version of the legendary film.

"Usually if I tell you I get that role, Oh, okay, good luck. Is this something like, hah? Serious? What used to be [his role] played by Yessy Gusman, huh? Yes, sorry, papa is very happy that you can be like that? " Prilly's story while describing the response given by his parents.

Meanwhile, she added that she felt that she had her own burden for bringing characters that Rano Karno had played in 1979. Moreover, she added, the characters of Galih and Ratna are very popular for the Indonesian people.

"I see this as a challenge and also an opportunity for me to first prove to my parents and after that prove to myself, is it true, really, I can bring this character," said the actor.

"Hopefully this is in line with the expectations of all of my friends out there. And I am very grateful to be able to join the 'Gita Cinta' family from high school'," he added.

On the same occasion, Yessy Gusman, who played Ratna's character in the original film, admitted that she felt happy because in the end Gita Cinta from high school' was made again in the present.

"I'm very happy because in the end this film was made by Starvision. Why? Because a lot of people ask, 'Mbak Yessy, why, really, isn't it remade? When will this be made again?' So when this materialized, I was very happy and really wanted to watch it, said Yessy, who is now 60 years old.

The remake version of the Gita Cinta film from high school was worked on by director Monty Tiwa and will hit theaters on February 9, 2023. Apart from dilakukan and Prilly, this film also features a series of other stars such as Arla Ailani, Chantiq Schagerl, Fadi Alaydrus, Dewi Gita, Putri Ayudya, Dwi Sasono, and Unique Priscilla.