1 Kakak 7 Ponakan

A movie that made me laugh and cry at the same time. In this film, I was genuinely brought to tears just by a single line, not some over-the-top crying scene. The ending is the moment of truth, and that final touch wraps everything up so beautifully.

For those who haven't watched it yet, let me sum it up in one word: BEAUTIFUL. The storytelling is just so captivating. And when it comes to cinematography, it doesn't disappoint either, there are so many breathtaking shots. The director's genius in using wide and zoom lenses makes the film even more visually stunning.

Man, the part that completely blew my mind was the wall being torn down. You might not notice it at first, but it hit me hard. Throughout the movie, that broken wall felt out of place, like it didn't belong. But once I realized its meaning in the ending, I was beyond amazed, this is the brilliance of the writer.

And the music!! That's the best part. The soundtrack fits perfectly, simple yet so on point. Sal Priadi might just become my new favorite musician.

Massive props to all the actors, your performances were incredible, and no one missed a beat. And to Yandy Laurens, please don't stop making beautiful films like this.

Truly a drama that warms the whole heart and soul. The choice of words is good, not cheesy and not forced. The portion of sadness is also just right so that we who watch it are not made full of sadness but are made warm. The music is also very unified from each sceneworthy. The writing of the characteristics of the characters is really fitting and they share their feelings for each other and still make sense. For much or even almost all of this film the depiction is very, very good, the coloring techniques are very suitable for the content of the story. There is no reason to miss this film, which is just the right length, even though it is 2 hours long, but it is very satisfying. Worth watching!!!

Simple and touching storyline, all elements and aspects in this movie executed brilliantly. Love, struggle, sadness, and also a feeling of warmth can also be felt from my side as a film audience. The story revolves around the issue of sandwich generation, It becomes a dilemma from many sides, whether family is a responsibility or a burden. This film teaches that no one in the family should feel indebted "berhutang". Sacrifice and sincerity must coexist within a family.

The acting from the cast, became one of the aspect of this film's success. Breath taking but simple cinematography. Beautiful soundtrack, many of which are taken from songs written by Sal Priadi.

"1 Kakak 7 Ponakan" is a movie that is so heartwarming and seems to give a hug to anyone who is struggling for his family, especially to his siblings. After watching the movie, I still sit quietly with my cheeks still wet until the screen turns off. Memories of family seemed to come to mind. So I want to hug each one and say thank you, including to myself.

Yandy Laurens skillfully stirs the audience's emotions. What's interesting is that while watching it makes me laugh, at the same time it makes me sad. It's never too late to feel what the characters are really feeling. Scenes that are sad still have things that make me laugh, but suddenly I immediately shut up and feel sad, and conversely. The laughter and sadness go up and down with the right portion and pacing.

The heart is touched and happy to see how Moko struggles to give up his dreams, to take care of and support his siblings, and their togetherness that looks simple but so meaningful. Not to forget the kindness received from loved ones around him which makes it even more touching. The characters are also diverse and unique. From the loveable ones to the annoying ones.

This film is even more special with scenes without any dialog or only accompanied by the sound of a piano but it makes my chest feel tight, I really get the feel and the message. This is also supported by the way the movie is shot and the performances of the cast. There are also scenes that are short but really memorable, made me laugh even until the audience applauds when watching it.

In addition to the captivating performances of the cast, the shots and details shown add to the warmth of the narrative. There are times when the images are taken at a distance with a rather long duration, capturing moments of warm togetherness in the midst of a difficult struggle. The movie doesn't only look at Moko's point of view, but also that of his siblings. In the end, this movie will make me realize the meaning of family, struggle, and sincere love.

LOVE U YANDY LAURENS Such a good popcorn movie (even great without the popcorn).

No pressure, just go with the flow of the drama. The story is simple, but it hits deep like stab on the leg so you couldn't walk easily. Full of conflicts, but executed really well.

Great world-building. The character development could've been stronger, but maybe diving too deep would've made the pacing drag a bit.

VERY GOOD CAST, the characters look so pitiful, in the best way.

The sound design is amazing, especially during the cooking scenes. I wonder how they pulled that off.

This movie is very quiet, but I think that's intentional. The atmosphere is really touching if you're an emotional person, save some tissues It's a film about family, but... I honestly think it's better to watch it alone. It feels too personal to share with someone else.