Glorious Days (film) explained

Glorious Days
Native Name:
Director:Riri Riza
Producer:Mira Lesmana
Starring:
Music:Lie Indra Perkasa
Cinematography:Gunnar Nimpuno
Editing:W. Ichwandiardono
Studio:
Distributor:
  • Miles Films
  • BASE Entertainment
  • Ideosource Entertainment
  • Catchplay+
  • Netflix
Runtime:120 minutes
Country:Indonesia
Language:Indonesian

Glorious Days (Indonesian: '''Bebas'''; lit. Free) is a 2019 Indonesian buddy comedy drama film directed by Riri Riza. The film is an Indonesian-language remake of the 2011 South Korean film Sunny.[1]

The film tells the story about Vina, a middle-aged woman who tries to fulfill her friend, Kris' wish of reuniting their high school clique. It alternates between two timelines: the present day and the 1990s when they were in high school.

Premise

Kris, who is diagnosed with terminal cancer with two months left to live, wishes to reunite her high school clique, Geng Bebas, with the help of Vina, a fellow member.[2]

Release

Glorious Days was released theatrically in Indonesia on 3 October 2019.[3] The film garnered 161,104 moviegoers in its opening weekend, finishing second in the national box office. By the end of its run, the film garnered a total of 513,521 moviegoers and grossed Rp 20.5 billion ($1,436,010).[4] Catchplay+ acquired the distribution rights to the film, releasing it on 2 February 2020.[5] The film was also distributed through Netflix on 10 March 2022.[6]

Accolades

AwardDateCategoryRecipientResult
Indonesian Film Festival8 December 2019Best DirectorRiri Riza[7]
Best Supporting ActorBaskara Mahendra
Best Adapted ScreenplayMira Lesmana and Gina S. Noer
Best Original ScoreLie Indra Perkasa
Best Theme SongDimas Wibisana, Bianca Nelwan and Mira Lesmana for "Aku Tanpamu"
Iwa K, R. Yudis Dwikorana and Toriawan Sudarsono for "Bebas"
Best SoundSatrio Budiono and Sutrisno
Best Costume DesignChitra Subiyakto and Gemailla Gea Geriantiana
Best Film EditingW. Ichwandiardono

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sinopsis Bebas, Adaptasi Film Korea Sunny yang Rilis 3 Oktober 2019. The synopsis of Glorious Days, adaptation of the Korean film Sunny, to release on 3 October 2019. Tirto. 3 October 2019. 25 March 2022. Sirojul. Khafid.
  2. Web site: Sinopsis Film Bebas, Upaya Mempertemukan Kembali Sahabat Masa SMA. The synopsis of Glorious Days, the effort of reuniting high school best friends. Kompas. Titik. Wihayanti. Biru Cahya. Imanda. 3 September 2020. 25 March 2022.
  3. Web site: Film 'Bebas' Tayang 3 Oktober 2019. 'Glorious Days' to screen on 3 October 2019. Tika Anggreni. Purba. Nancy. Junita. Bisnis Indonesia. 9 July 2019. 25 March 2022.
  4. News: Box Office Indonesia: Film Bebas Duduki Runner-up. Indonesian Box Office: Glorious Days finishes second. Kincir. Nural. 8 October 2019. 25 March 2022.
  5. Web site: Telkomsel, Catchplay+ Team Up to Improve Watching Experience. Jakarta Globe. 23 November 2021. 25 March 2022.
  6. Web site: Film Bebas Segera Tayang, Ini Daftar Film Indonesia Terbaru di Netflix Bulan Maret. Here's the list of Indonesian films to be released on Netflix this March, including Glorious Days. Mega. Putri. Kontan. 7 March 2022. 25 March 2022.
  7. Web site: Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Piala Citra FFI 2019. The complete list of 2019 Citra Awards winners. CNN Indonesia. 8 December 2019. 25 March 2022.