Movie Review Perayaan Mati Rasa (2025)

 

Perayaan Mati Rasa | 2025 | 2h 5m
Genre: Drama/Music | Country: Indonesia
Director: Umay Shahab, Reka Wijaya | Writers: Junisya Aurelita, Santy Diliana, Yusuf Jacka
Cast: Iqbaal Dhiafakhri Ramadhan, Umay Shahab, Unique Priscilla
IMDB: 6.9
My Rate: 9/10

Ian feels left out from his family because he feels he hasn't been as successful as his younger brother. But the reality is that Ian is the one who withdraws because his expectations of himself haven't been met yet. Until death reminds him again of the meaning of family.

Warning:

Contains scenes of violence, strong language, alcohol, and smoking.

 

Synopsis:

Ian (Iqbaal Dhiafakhri Ramadhan) is struggling to realize his dream of becoming a band player. However, he feels a heavy burden from his family's expectations of him. Especially when his younger brother, Uta (Umay Shahab), is considered more successful than Ian. Ian also feels that he doesn't get enough affection from his father, a sailor who is rarely at home.

Ian then distances himself from his family and is busy with his friends looking for audition opportunities and gigs. Even though the uncertain future of their band becomes a fear and worry for them. Because their performance has never been truly considered successful. Until one night there is a commotion during their performance. Unfortunately, that night Ian's father came to watch Ian and his band.

His father tries to calm Ian down by taking him out of the commotion and advising him. However, Ian thinks that his father is only pressuring him and doesn't really understand what he feels. This makes Ian even more stressed. A cold war occurs between them, even though his father has apologized through voicemail. The unresolved argument has to be set aside because his father has to return to sea.

Just when Ian feels he has found a glimmer of hope, it doesn't last long. Their audition fails again, his mother suddenly suffers a heart attack and has to undergo surgery, and he has to hear other shocking news where the ship his father captained sank due to a storm. Problems after problems hit him, making Ian lose strength. Ian still tries to appear strong and tough in front of his family even though he is broken.

His mother's condition, which is still in recovery, requires Ian and Uta to hide the news of their father's death. They help each other to keep the secret. The relationship between the two starts to improve. However, another storm comes and shakes them.

Will they succeed in overcoming the problems that occur?

 

Review:

Perayaan Mati Rasa is the third film directed by Umay Shahab, featuring several senior actors whose acting is certainly not in doubt. This is seen in the quality of the film which is very stunning and the chemistry between the actors is so visible. The long duration doesn't make this film feel boring. The audience's emotions are successfully thrown into disarray while watching this film. Tears will surely flow freely while watching, but there are also some scenes that are quite entertaining and cause laughter.

The story is presented very systematically. The use of the term ocean depth as an analogy for the main character's feelings is a rather unique but memorable way to use. Where this depicts the pressure he feels to the point where Ian lets go of everything. The choice of words and the use of language in the dialogue used add to the aesthetics of this film.

The song becomes a fairly important component in the entire film. The audience is treated to performances and cool songs performed by Ian and his band, Midnight Serenade. They even uploaded their songs to Spotify, here it is seen that they are working on the project not just for fun. Seriousness is shown to provide the best quality and is not done haphazardly.

In addition, the song is not only used as a background for the scene. But it becomes one with the scene. The right choice of song and appropriate for each scene represents the feelings of the characters they play. It will definitely make the audience get carried away with each character's feelings.

The camera movement is done very well. Some scenes use close-up techniques to show the detail of the actors' expressions. So it successfully portrays each scene well. The consistent color composition also creates an aesthetic and artistic presentation. Everything combines into a perfect combination.

The acting of the actors is also very good, both the main and supporting characters. Especially Iqbaal's acting which is very stunning and leaves a deep impression in each transition of his emotions. He can show the pain that Ian feels in a way that is not excessive and still heartbreaking. Especially when he cries while watching his father's recorded video. That scene really drains tears or when Ian is in the hospital corridor after hearing the news of his father's death.

Maybe some people give reviews that say 'too much is trying to be shown in the film, so it slightly blurs the story'. However, that actually feels real, because life is sometimes like that. Problems come one after another and make us fragile and don't know which one to solve first.

The ending reminds us that letting go of someone forever will definitely happen sooner or later at a time we don't expect. The process of accepting their departure is not easy, but letting go and going back to living life well is a form of respect for them. Some dedications shown after the film ends and accompanied by their father's last song also add meaning.

Overall, this film is truly a heartwarming film and suitable to watch with family.

 

Memorable Scene:

Ian looks back at the memory videos made by his father. He realizes that he has misinterpreted many things all this time and made him unable to see the love his family has given him. In this scene, we can see the deep sorrow and sadness that Ian feels from the expression and tears that flow. Many viewers also feel moved and touched through this scene.

 

Memorable Dialogue:

"Letting go is the most sincere form of love."

 

Ending:

Happy but Sad Ending

 

Recommendation:

Must Watch

 

(Aluna)