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Posted by mcdamas in June 4th, 2008

Nowadays, Indonesian films have been back. People begin to come to cinema to see them. Some, especially teenagers, feel proud if they belong to a group of those who watch the premier. Besides that, the movies they see are also able to give them such a deep impression making them want to go to cinema again. The film makers seem to have successfully showered the moviegoers’ thirst for enjoying Indonesian films with their masterpiece. “Realita, Cinta, dan Rock ‘n Roll” (Reality, Love and Rock ’n Roll) is the example.

The film is another masterpiece of Upi (the scripwriter and director of 30 hari mencari cinta). Realita, Cinta dan Rock ‘n Roll features close-up commercial star Herjunot Ali as Nugi, model and actor Vino G. Bastian as Ipang and Putri Indonesia 2005 Nadine Chandrawinata as Sandra. Another actor involved in this film is Barry Prima, famous action actor in 1980.

Despite the different family background, two buddies, Nugi and Ipang are both crazy about Rock ‘n Roll and dream of becoming famous rock stars one day. “Live your life to the fullest” is their philosophy of life and going to school isn’t their sole idea. So, they skip classes often just to do more interesting stuff like hangout at pubs with the Svelte Sandra, a disco clerk. It’s a sort triangle. Nugie is soft on Sandra, who has a crush on Ipang. Ipang on the other hand doesn’t care much for Sandra.

In another part, Nugie was shocked at the moment when he knows that his father has a split personality. Nugie can’t accept it. Meanwhile, Nugie’s father tries to explain to Nugie that he has tried hard to be normal. But, Nugie’s father always finds it more comfortable if he could be a woman. In the beginning, Nugie got upset but after Nugie can realize the fact, Nugie accepts it.
Ipang, on the other hand, is confronting a problem too. At school, Ipang always gets bad score and his parents disagree if Ipung dreams to be famous rock star. Another problem, Ipang knows that his parents are not his real parents. Ipang is only an adopted child. Ipang feels very disappointed, angry and shocked. As a consequence, Ipang goes out of his house to leave his parents and brother, Ipung.

Finally, Ipung feels sad because he is so close to Ipang. He turns to be broken home child and chooses to stay with his best friend, Nugie. At the time they stay together, they learn about reality, family and love. So, Nugie and Ipung decide to return to their normal life: living with their respective family. However, they still dream of becoming famous rock star one day.
The film illustrates complexity of a person’s life. Reality bites, that’s what the film tries to tell. When the truth about some family secrets is revealed, we have to start being mature and accept the harsh fact of life. (Credit and thanks to Asih, HI-2)