Heartbreak Motel


Heartbreak Motel is a 2024 romantic drama film directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko from a screenplay he wrote with Alim Sudio, based on the 2022 novel by Ika Natassa. It stars Laura Basuki, Reza Rahadian, and Chicco Jerikho. It was released on 1 August 2024 in Indonesian theatres. It received five nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Actress.

Premise

A famous actress seeks escapism in a motel, faced with two men: her ex-boyfriend and a motel guest.

Cast

Production

In December 2023, it was announced that Visinema Pictures would adapt the novel along with the cast announcement. The filming used three different types of cameras, a digital camera, a 16 mm film camera, and a 35 mm film camera.

Release

Heartbreak Motel was released in Indonesian theatres on 1 August 2024. It garnered 74,616 admission during its theatrical run.