Layar

My name is Ani.

When I was born...

my mother was by herself.

My father...

was watching a movie instead.

Ani,

I thought you were different from other girls in this village.

I thought you were a person.

But you were no more than a picture of a village girl

that people find on the roadside.

You're weak!

Maybe that's the reason why I hate movies so much.

But after Dad passed away,

I was curious...

why he loved movies so much.

- Excuse me. - Yes.

So I started watching them.

I watched it.

I watched it again.

I kept watching until I got obsessed and in love with movies.

Because I could understand my father better

and feel closer to him.

Until I finally got a job in the film industry.

MERAPI THEATER

Enjoy.

- How are you? - I'm good.

That's good. Make sure you're always healthy.

Hey, Mr. Ridwan. A new movie just came in.

Here's the ticket, Mr. Toto.

- Sir, picture first. - Sure.

- Show the ticket. - Okay.

- Like this? - Right!

- Thank you, Mr. Toto. Enjoy the movie. - Okay.

Dodo is over there, sir.

Meni!

We all work in Merapi Theater, and we're like a family.

The 2019 Piala Citra for Feature Film

goes to...

Siti.

- Awesome! - They won!

The Piala Citra for Best Usher

goes to Ani!

- Congratulations! - Thank you.

Ani.

Gosh, you're spacing out.

What's wrong with you?

Since you've been home you've been losing focus.

Go find a job.

Your movie theater has closed down.

Where am I going to get a job?

With this pandemic, everyone is working from home.

Hey, go to the rice field.

Work the fields or herd the ducks.

Or find jobs on your smartphone like everyone else.

You're young, be creative.

The fritters are done. Pack them.

Stop spacing out.

Should I just marry you off?

They said corona is nothing but a conspiracy.

Conspiracy? You fool.

Look at what happened! Many people affected by corona died.

- This corona thing is annoying. - Yeah.

Anyway, about our village.

We didn't get the government's aid.

How come we got corona?

Haryo, why are you back here?

I haven't had my breakfast.

Ma'am, here's the fritters, just like yesterday.

It's the same as yesterday.

Same as yesterday.

Ani!

Haryo?

Why are you here? Don't you live in Jakarta?

I'm affected by the pandemic.

The newspaper where I work is struggling. I got sent home.

- Is that so? - What about you?

Did you just get home?

Same here. The theater closed down, so I'm back home.

I see.

I heard that all theaters in Indonesia closed down.

Not only Indonesia, the whole world.

Just imagine, for more than 20 years,

all I have done is watch movies and rip up tickets over and over.

Sometimes, I watch the same movie more than 20 times.

Wow.

That's crazy. You're one heck of a girl.

Didn't you study broadcast in vocational school

and took a diploma in film study?

Yeah, but I didn't finish it. It was expensive.

But working in a movie theater is fun,

because I meet the audiences every day.

I know exactly which one of them likes horror,

which one likes sad movies,

which one likes comedy, I know it very well.

So, there's that.

I thought films were all about the film-making,

or being actors.

But I was wrong.

You know, I just don't have any other skills related to movies.

What should I do in a situation like this?

I just don't know what to do, Har.

What a misfortune.

What about you, Har?

What's your plan?

You know all I'm ever good at is to give commentary.

I can't do anything else.

So I didn't even try.

If you ask me to give a commentary,

I'm the best for it. None other.

By the way, maybe it's just my good luck,

but when I worked for the magazine, all I did was give commentary.

It's like writing a review.

I was in the culture segment.

Sometimes, I give reviews about painting exhibition, ketoprak performance,

and once in a while I review movies.

Anyway, look,

since my magazine is closed,

this is what I do while I'm here.

I made a video about Lek Dul, our neighbor,

reviewing how he harvest wild grass for his cows.

- You can do that too? - Absolutely.

See?

It's funny, isn't it?

We meet again at...

Let's see how Mr. Sidul takes care of his cows.

Hello, Mr. Sidul, say hi!

Look how handsome he is!

Today, we're going to see...

That's funny.

Today, I'm going to start my motorcycle.

I bet you're curious. Let me show you for real now.

Once you make an order, we'll cook it right away.

It's definitely freshly made.

I'm back on my vlog.

This time, I'm reviewing this lipstick with a very nice texture.

It's very light, see?

Once you've folded it like this,

it'll be easier to shape.

MERAPI THEATER

Hello, Haryo.

We'll catch up later.

- You're going home? - Yes.

- All right, let me know. - Okay.

Ani.

Mr. Cipto.

- I can't believe you're here. - Right.

- It's been a while. - Right.

Why are you here?

Is the theater going to re-open?

No. I mean, not yet.

Not yet.

Is anyone inside?

Yes.

I think Mr. Bimo is here.

Listen, since the theater is closed,

Mr. Bimo is planning to sell the building.

So, people are coming in every now and then.

But I hope it won't sell.

If the theater shuts down permanently,

it'll be hard for me to find customers.

Then, I'll be going inside, sir.

- We'll talk later. - All right.

- Mrs. Yem. - Hey, Ani.

- How are you. - I'm good.

- Thank you, sir. - Well, then.

Good afternoon, Mr. Bimo.

Hey, Ani.

You're here?

- I am. - Have you found another job?

Not yet.

I need to talk to you in person, sir.

May I?

Okay, let's get to my office.

Sir, could I suggest?

What about re-opening the theater?

You already know

how much it costs just for the operational expenses.

Right?

But many people's livelihoods depend on this theater.

We can't let the screen be taken down.

I understand,

but I can no longer pay for the operating cost.

Aren't movies made to be seen?

But what if there is no one to watch it?

Where will I get the money from?

If you let me, I'll prove that Merapi Theater can survive.

Covering the operating costs is all it takes, right?

I'm inviting my friends and I'll responsible.

You mean I don't have to spend a dime?

Correct.

How about this?

You can take care of the theater.

But I'll keep looking for potential buyers.

We'll see who's faster.

Will I sell this place first,

or will you manage to show a movie?

So, deal?

Deal, sir.

But, remember...

I will not be spending a dime.