The Oscar -winning “parasites” production company has officially signed a company that is involved in “Rangga & Love”, which is a musical restoration of the beloved romance concession in Indonesia “What is with love?” (What with love?).
The international sales deal was secured before the next Hong Kong Film and Television Market (Film), to be held from 17 to 20 March.
The iconic story that has become a cultural phenomenon in Indonesia, focuses on Cinta, a 17 -year -old high school student means the name “love” in the Indonesian language. When she falls into Ranja, a classmate at the isolated school, her cohesive friendships begin in the battle, forcing her to choose between romance and loyalty.
The original “What is with love?” (2002) This type of romance in Indonesia reinforced after two decades, to become a more monitored local movie that year and up to $ 10 million worldwide. It produced its success on multiple modifications, including a TV series (2003-2005), a small drama on YouTube (2014), a sequel movie (2016), and “Milly & Mamet: ini Bukan Cinta & Rangga” (2018).
“It is an honor for me to participate again in” what is love? “The universe is directed to the sequel in 2016,” said director Riri Risa. “It also brings great excitement that we have the opportunity to throw new youth actors to” Rangga & Cinta “. They are very talented, and I am sure that through this movie they will appear as professional actors playing important roles in the future of Indonesian cinema and cinema industry.”
Miles Films returns as the production company behind the project. Beyond “What is with love?” The concession produced the award -winning Indonesian company, including the “Sherina’s Adventure” series (2000, 2023), “Glorious Days” (2019), “Sang Pempi” (2009), and “The Rainbow Trooops” (2008).
“Expect and celebrate the country’s level for a new birth.” What with love? “I hope the international market will also adopt this beloved story that has become a preferred dust in Indonesia at all.
This is the fourth non -Korean feature of Barnson E & A for international sales since the launch of its international operations in October 2022. The company had previously supported the Vietnamese movie “Don Cry, Butterfly”, which won two awards in Venice in 2024.
“Indonesia has a rich tradition of storytelling, and we are happy to be part of this ambitious musical adaptation,” said Yunihi Choi, CEO of Barnson E & A. “Rangga & Cinta” is more than just a teenager love story-it is a reflection of the historical and political scene in Indonesia, intertwined with family themes, friendship and self-discovery. This global novel, which is emotionally adopted, is what we believe will resonate with the masses across the border. “
Production represents the third Barunson E & A investment in the Indonesian title, which enhances its presence in the booming films in Indonesia.
