Today We'll Talk About That Day is a prequel to the 2020 Indonesian drama One Day We'll Talk About Today, based on the novel by Marchella FP. The film, directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko, follows the life of Narendra (Jourdy Pranata) and Ajeng (Yunita Siregar), two strangers who cross paths in Jakarta and are drawn to each other by their shared past and present. The film alternates between flashbacks and scenes from the present, revealing the secrets and traumas that haunt both characters and how they deal with them.
Narendra is a successful architect who lives a lonely and routine life in Jakarta. He has a strained relationship with his father, who blames him for the death of his mother and his brother. Ajeng is a cheerful and optimistic journalist who works for a lifestyle magazine. He has a loving family, but suffers from a rare genetic disorder that causes him to age faster than normal.
Director: Angga Dwimas Sasongko
Writers: Marchella F.P., Yemima Krisantina, Mohammad Irfan Ramly
Stars: Jourdy Pranata, Yunita Siregar, Rio Dewanto
One day, they meet by chance in a coffee shop and feel an instant connection. They soon discover that they have more in common than they thought, since they both hold secrets from their past that unite them. As they spend more time together, they begin to heal each other's wounds and fall in love. However, her happiness is threatened by the reality of her conditions and the consequences of her actions.
The film is a heartfelt and bittersweet exploration of love, loss, family, and forgiveness. Pranata and Siregar's performances are compelling and emotional, portraying their characters' complex emotions with subtlety and nuance. The chemistry between them is palpable and realistic, making their relationship believable and engaging. The film also features beautiful cinematography that captures the vibrant and chaotic atmosphere of Jakarta as well as the scenic landscapes of Bali and Yogyakarta.
The film portrays the realistic and understandable growth and transformation of the characters as they progress through the film, which really impressed me. For example, Narendra starts out as a cold and distant person who avoids his emotions and his past, but gradually opens up and becomes more expressive and compassionate after meeting Ajeng.
He also learns to forgive himself and his father for what he happened to his mother and his brother. Ajeng starts out as a cheerful and optimistic person who lives in the moment and enjoys life, but also struggles with insecurity and fear of losing his loved ones due to his condition. She also learns to accept herself and her destiny and to pursue her dreams and her happiness.
The main complaint I have is that the movie is a tedious and boring nap party that wastes almost two hours of audience time without any variation or excitement. The film should have been shorter and tighter, removing some pointless or redundant scenes, like when Narendra and Ajeng go on a boring road trip or visit some nondescript places in Bali. The movie should also have been more dynamic and engaging, adding some more action or humor, or changing the tone or pace of the movie.
At times, the movie felt like it was a pathetic, manipulative tearjerker that tries to exploit the emotions of the audience with endless scenes of sobbing, agony, and death. The film also resorts to some absurd and unbelievable scenarios, such as Narendra heroically rescuing Ajeng from a fatal accident, or Ajeng miraculously waking up from a coma. The film also abuses some cheesy and cheesy dialogue, such as when Narendra and Ajeng profess their love for each other or when they exchange their vows at the wedding.
I've also felt that the film is somehow a dull, hackneyed copy of a tragic romance. It's obvious what will happen next, and there are no surprises or plot twists. The movie also relies on some well-worn tropes and stereotypes such as the rich and handsome hero, the poor and sick heroine, the evil and abusive father, the supportive and loyal friends, etc.
Today we will talk about that day is a prequel that tries to tell a different story and style than its predecessor. The movie has a plot that alternates between flashbacks and current scenes, but it may not be to everyone's cup of tea. The movie may not be worth your time or money unless you are a fan of Marchella FP's novel or director Angga Dwimas Sasongko.
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