Dancing in the Rain (2018 film)

Dancing in the Rain is a 2018 Indonesian teen film produced by Screenplay Films and Legacy Pictures. Directed by Rudi Aryanto, it was produced by Sukhdev Singh and Wicky V. Olindo from a screenplay Singh co-wrote with Tisa TS. The film stars Dimas Anggara, Bunga Zainal, Deva Mahenra and Christine Hakim. Dancing in the Rain follows Banyu, a young boy on the autism spectrum, who became friends with Radin and Kinara.

Dancing in the Rain
Theatrical release poster
Directed byRudi Aryanto
Written by
  • Sukhdev Singh
  • Tisa TS
Produced by
  • Sukhdev Singh
  • Wicky V. Olindo
Starring
Cinematography
  • Rama Hermawan
  • Adam Ojen
Edited byWawan I. Wibowo
Music byJoseph S. Djafar
Soundtrack byMelly Goeslaw
Production
companies
  • Screenplay Films
  • Legacy Pictures
Release date
  • October 18, 2018 (2018-10-18)
Running time
101 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Synopsis

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Uti owns a young boy named Banyu, who has autism. When he enters school age, Uti explains Banyu had a psychological fatality issue, which is dangerous. Later, Banyu became friends with Radin, who defends Banyu from bullies, and Kinara. As they grew up, Katrin starts hating Radin, who had befriend Banyu. An accident occurs for Banyu, making Radin and Kinara's friendship necessary to survive.

Cast

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  • Dimas Anggara as Banyu
    • Gilang Olivier as young Banyu
  • Bunga Zainal as Kinara
    • Greesella Adhalia as young Kinara
  • Deva Mahenra as Radin
    • Joshua Rundengan as young Radin
  • Christine Hakim as Uti
  • Niniek L. Karim as Widya
  • Djenar Maesa Ayu as Katrin
  • Dolly Martin as Kinara's dad
  • Keke Soeryo as Kinara's mom (uncredited)
  • Qory Sandioriva as a teacher
  • Ayu Dyah Pasha as a psychologist (uncredited)
  • Eko Mulyadi as a chef
  • Agus Lemu as a driver
  • Tuminten as an assistant
  • Firdha Razak
  • Erwin St. Bagindo as doctor
  • Aswin Fabanyo as doctor
  • Agus Julian as Radin's father
  • Adi Juardi as an announcer
  • Putri Winda Sari as a television presenter

Production

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Casting

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The principal characters were cast in May 2018. Bunga Zainal, who portrays Kinara, states that the character was only 21 years old in the film.[1][2]

Release

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Marketing

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The trailer and poster were released on September 1, 2018, alongside its cast and soundtrack "Bintang Di Hati" by Melly Goeslaw.[3]

Theatrical and streaming

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Dancing in the Rain received a gala premiere on October 10, 2018, to commemorate World Mental Health Day.[4] It was theatrically released eight days later, alongside Generasi Micin vs Kevin. On November 5, 2020, it was added to Vidio, and Amazon Prime Video followed in 2022.[a]

Broadcast

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Dancing in the Rain aired in Indonesia on SCTV on May 8, 2022 at 2pm local time,[7] and on August 22, 2023 at 11.30pm local time.[8]

Critical reception

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Dancing in the Rain received generally positive reviews from The Jakarta Post and IDN Times.[9][10]

Notes

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  1. ^ Attributed to multiple references:[5][6]

References

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  1. ^ "Di Film Dancing In The Rain, Sifat Keibuan Bunga Zainal Keluar". Liputan 6. September 5, 2018. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  2. ^ "Deva Mahenra latihan basket demi 'Dancing In The Rain'". Antara. September 1, 2018. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  3. ^ "Trailer 'Dancing In The Rain' sudah hadir" ['Dancing In The Rain' trailer was released]. Antara. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  4. ^ Ernawati, Jujuk (October 10, 2018). "Pemain Film Dancing In The Rain Hebohkan Tangcity Mall". Viva. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  5. ^ "3 Alasan Nonton Film Online Dancing In The Rain di Vidio". Liputan 6. November 6, 2020. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  6. ^ "Film Dimas Anggara yang tayang di Prime Video". IDN Times. May 6, 2023. Retrieved November 25, 2023.
  7. ^ "Catat Tanggal Tayang 9 Film Indonesia Spesial Lebaran di SCTV, Ada Keluarga Cemara hingga Dancing in The Rain". Liputan 6. April 27, 2022. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  8. ^ "Agnez Mo, Iwan Fals hingga NOAH dan Dewa 19 Siap Guncang Malam Puncak HUT SCTV 33 Xtraordinary". Liputan 6. August 11, 2023. Retrieved January 2, 2024.
  9. ^ Widianto, Stanley (October 20, 2018). "'Dancing in the Rain' story of friendship". The Jakarta Post. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
  10. ^ Azasya, Stella (October 22, 2018). "Review Film Dancing in the Rain, Persahabatan Sejati Menggugah Hati". IDN Times. Retrieved November 26, 2023.
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