Moan is a Batak young man who has lived in Jakarta for a long time. Even though he was 37 years old, he didn't have a girlfriend. This situation made his mother living in Samosir dizzy and had to intervene. Then forced Moan to go home and marry his cousin, Uli. Unexpectedly, Uli, who is told as a beautiful woman and loves Batak culture, already has a lover.
Acting
Atiqah Hasiholan carries every scene with chaotic elegance
Production
Gorgeous Lake Toba scenery vs Jakarta grit contrast
Writing
Batak-specific humor that actually lands for outsiders too
Director
Andibachtiar Yusuf
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film sparked debate about Batak representation — some praised the visibility, others cringed at the cousin-marriage stereotype reinforcement.
Director Andibachtiar Yusuf cast actual Samosir locals as extras; the tulang (uncle) actor Rukman Rosadi improvised half his nagging scenes.
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