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Aisyah: Biarkan Kami Bersaudara
Aisyah just graduated. She lives in Ciwidey, West Java, a religious village near a tea plantation, with her mother and younger brother. Her father had died a few years ago. She wants to be a teacher. One day, she gets a call from the foundation where she enrolled: she gets her wish fulfilled at the location that she never knows: Derok, North Middle Timor District. From the beginning she feels like a "foreigner". The local people mistake her as Sister Maria, just because she wears a veil like a sister. The people is expecting the arrival of Sister Maria as a teacher in the village. This isolated village is without electricity and cellular signals. The new environment, the different tradition and religion make Aisyah giddy. Fortunately there is Pedro (Arie Kriting) who makes the problems easy. She must face the hatred of one of his student, Lordis Defam. Through the chief, she understand that she is a Muslim who is considered an enemy by Lordis Defam who is a catholic
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Plot Summary
Aisyah, a young woman from Jakarta, is sent to a remote village in West Sumatra to fulfill her community service obligation. Initially struggling with the conservative culture and her students' disinterest in education, she begins to understand the villagers' way of life. Aisyah faces challenges in bridging the gap between her modern perspective and the traditional values of the community, ultimately finding a way to connect with her students and the village elders.
Critical Reception
The film was generally well-received by audiences in Indonesia for its uplifting story and portrayal of cultural exchange. Critics noted its sincerity and positive message, though some found the pacing and narrative development to be somewhat conventional.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its heartwarming depiction of cultural understanding and personal growth.
Appreciated for its positive and educational message, particularly concerning rural education.
Some noted the film's straightforward storytelling and lack of significant narrative complexity.
Google audience: Audience feedback highlighted the film's inspiring narrative about overcoming cultural differences and promoting education. Many viewers found it to be a touching and motivational film.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in a remote village in West Sumatra, aiming to authentically capture the local culture and environment.
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