Synopsis and background of the film
Jakarta – Latest Indonesian Films A Business Proposal Officially premiered in theaters on February 6. Adapted from a popular Korean drama with the same title released in 2022, the film also took inspiration from Webtoon by Haehwa.
Stories A Business Proposal The Indonesian version remains loyal to the original story, which is centered on the love affair between a company heir and its employees. However, this adaptation presents fresh local nuances, with Indonesian cultural elements and social dynamics.
This film tells the story of Sari’s struggle (played by Ariel Tatum), a young food analyst at the Bowo Foods company. Derived from a simple family, Sari struggled to build a career in the midst of heavy economic challenges. In this difficult situation, he accepted his best friend’s request, Yasmin (Caitlin Halderman), to be a substitute for a blind date.
Yasmin, who came from a rich family, felt tired because he was constantly being arranged by his family. This time, he was asked to meet the main (Abidzar al-Ghifari), a young man who was also under his family pressure to get married soon.
Without knowing each other’s identities, Sari and the main met in the blind date. However, the meeting that should only be a formality changed to the beginning of a complicated relationship. Utama, who was depressed by the matchmaking that his grandfather arranged, Eyang Bowo (Slamet Rahardjo), asked Sari to continue the play of their date.
Conflict is increasingly interesting when Sari has to undergo two roles at once: as the main fake lover and Bowo Foods employee who is trying to keep her identity hidden.
Rows of players and crew behind the scenes
Manuscript A Business Proposal The Indonesian version was written by Adhitya Mulya, while the director’s chair was filled by Rako Prijanto. Rako itself has been known through works such as Friends but Married (2018), Perfect Strangers (2022), Miraculous baby (2023), and Monster (2023).
The film features a number of talented Indonesian actors and actresses. Ariel Tatum plays Sari, a character equivalent to Shin Ha-ri in the Korean version played by Kim Sejeong. Abidzar al-Ghifari plays the main role, replacing the role of Kang Tae-Mu from Ahn Hyo-seop.
In addition, Caitlin Halderman and Ardhito Pramono played the character of their respective friends, who were previously played by Kim Min-Kyu and Seol In-ah. Big names such as Slamet Rahardjo, Indro Warkop, and Indy Barends also strengthened the ranks of the cast.
Local nuances that make the film more relatable
As an adaptation, A Business Proposal The Indonesian version succeeded in bringing a worldwide Korean story into a local context. The audience will find special elements of Indonesia, ranging from family culture, social dynamics, to the sense of humor that are tailored to the local market.
The film also presents relevant issues, such as economic pressure, career struggle, and family expectations, which make the story feel closer to the daily lives of the Indonesian people.
Premiere in theaters
For fans of Korean drama and Indonesian film lovers, A Business Proposal be a spectacle that should not be missed. The film began to air simultaneously in theaters on February 6.
With a combination of love stories, family drama, and light comedy, A Business Proposal The Indonesian version has the potential to steal the attention of the audience and become one of the most popular local films earlier this year.