Love for Sale (2018 film)

Love for Sale
Theatrical release poster
Directed byAndibachtiar Yusuf
Screenplay by
  • Andibachtiar Yusuf
  • M. Irfan Ramly
Story by
  • Andibachtiar Yusuf
  • Adrian Martinus
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyFerry Rusli
Edited byHendra Adhi Susanto
Music byMcAnderson
Production
companies
Release date
  • 15 March 2018 (2018-03-15) (Indonesia)
Running time
104 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Love for Sale is a 2018 romantic drama film directed by Andibachtiar Yusuf. It stars Gading Marten and Della Dartyan. It is the first performance in a leading role for both Marten and Dartyan.[1]

The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 15 March 2018. It received three nominations at the 2018 Indonesian Film Festival, winning one for Best Actor (Marten).

Premise

A long-time bachelor falls in love with a woman he met on a dating app, unaware that the app includes a 45-day contract.[2]

Cast

  • Gading Marten as Richard Achmad
  • Della Dartyan as Arini Kusuma
  • Adriano Qalbi as Jaka
  • Melissa Karim as Retno Tanjung
  • Torro Margens as Mr. Kartolo
  • Albert Halim as Raka
  • Rukman Rosadi as Syamsul
  • Annisa Pagih as Keke

Production

In August 2017, Visinema Pictures would produce the film, with Gading Marten and Della Dartyan attached to star, and Andibachtiar Yusuf to direct.[3] The idea of the film was conceived eight years earlier, but it was realized after producer Angga Dwimas Sasongko became involved. Yusuf revealed that in the earlier drafts of the script, he had planned for Gading's father, Roy Marten, to star in the leading role, but this was later adjusted.[4] Principal photography took place in August and September 2017 around Jakarta and Bogor, West Java.[5]

Release

Love for Sale was theatrically released in Indonesia on 15 March 2018.[6] It garnered 156,744 admissions during its theatrical run.[7]

Sequel and spinoff

In May 2019, Visinema Pictures announced the sequel of the film, with Yusuf returned to direct.[8] The sequel, Love for Sale 2, was theatrically released in Indonesia on 31 October 2019, starring Della Dartyan and Adipati Dolken.[9] A spinoff film, Arini by Love.inc was released on 4 February 2022 on Bioskop Online.[10]

Accolades

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 4 December 2018 Indonesian Screen Award for Best Film Andibachtiar Yusuf Nominated [11]
Indonesian Screen Award for Best Storytelling Andibachtiar Yusuf and M. Irfan Ramly Won
Tempo Film Festival 6 December 2018 Film Pilihan Tempo Love for Sale Nominated [12]
Best Director Andibachtiar Yusuf Nominated
Best Actor Gading Marten Won
Best Actress Della Dartyan Nominated
Best Screenplay Andibachtiar Yusuf and M. Irfan Ramly Nominated
Indonesian Film Festival 9 December 2018 Best Actor Gading Marten Won [13]
Best Actress Della Dartyan Nominated
Best Original Screenplay Andibachtiar Yusuf and M. Irfan Ramly Nominated
Maya Awards 19 January 2019 Best Feature Film Angga Dwimas Sasongko and Chicco Jerikho Nominated [14]
Best Director Andibachtiar Yusuf Nominated
Best Actor in a Leading Role Gading Marten Won
Best Original Screenplay Andibachtiar Yusuf and M. Irfan Ramly Won
Tuti Indra Malaon Award for Best Breakthrough Actress Della Dartyan Nominated
Best Art Direction Adam Fauzan Sudrajat and Kamerad Edmond Nominated
Best Editing Hendra Adhi Susanto Nominated
Best Poster Design Alvin Hariz Won

References

  1. ^ Rafiq, Achmad; Kartika, Prabarini (29 August 2017). Pramantie, Caroline (ed.). "'Love For Sale' Jadi Film Pertama Gading Marten sebagai Pemeran Utama". Kumparan. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  2. ^ Pramudya, Windy Eka (15 March 2018). "Sinopsis Love for Sale, Kesepian dari Sudut Pandang Maskulin". Pikiran Rakyat. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  3. ^ Safitri, Rahmi (30 August 2017). "Gading Marten Dapat Peran Utama di Film 'LOVE FOR SALE'". KapanLagi. Archived from the original on 3 December 2022. Retrieved 22 December 2024.
  4. ^ Setiawan, Tri Susanto (29 August 2017). ""Love for Sale", Persembahan Gading Marten untuk Para Jomblo". Kompas. Archived from the original on 23 March 2023. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  5. ^ Tresnady, Tomi; Pandansari, Puput (29 August 2017). "Della Dartyan: Sama Gading Marten Itu Enak Banget". Suara. Archived from the original on 5 November 2017. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  6. ^ Hasan, Akhmad Muawal (15 March 2018). "Film Love for Sale: Aplikasi Kencan dan Dilema Cinta Seorang Jomblo". Tirto. Archived from the original on 12 February 2020. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  7. ^ "Love for Sale". Cinepoint. Archived from the original on 24 August 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  8. ^ "Kisah Perjaka Tua 'Love for Sale' Berlanjut ke Sekuel". CNN Indonesia. 27 May 2019. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  9. ^ Putri, Virgina Maulita (31 October 2019). "Tentang Film Love for Sale 2 yang Tayang Mulai Hari Ini". Detik.com. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  10. ^ "Film Arini by Love Inc Jawab Penasaran Karakter Aslinya di Love for Sale". Tempo. 26 January 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  11. ^ Wirastama, Prabu (6 December 2018). "JAFF 2018 Berakhir, 27 Steps of May Menang Film Asia Terbaik". Medcom. Archived from the original on 20 November 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  12. ^ "Daftar Pemenang Film Pilihan Tempo 2018". Tempo. 6 December 2018. Archived from the original on 14 December 2024. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  13. ^ "Gading Marten Bawa Pulang Piala Citra Lewat Peran Love for Sale". Tempo. 10 December 2018. Retrieved 23 December 2024.
  14. ^ Khoiri, Agniya (10 January 2019). "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Maya 2019". CNN Indonesia. Archived from the original on 6 July 2022. Retrieved 23 December 2024.