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Make Money
Tri (Ray Sahetapy) is a successful entrepreneur with his advertising company, Bamboom, but also a failed father. His sons Aris (Pandji Pragiwaksono) and Rachmat (David Saragih) grow up as spoiled and arrogant young men. One day following a strife between Aris and a client of his, Tri contrives a plot to fake his death and bequeathe his wealth to a scavenger he meets on the street, Odi (Ence Bagus). But the plan doesn’t go well. In fact Tri really dies. In the blink of an eye his death turns Aris and Rachmat’s lives upside down. According to their father’s will, they have no right whatsoever to claim their father’s assets. They suddenly are impoverished while Odi made rich. Not only losing wealth, Aris also loses his girlfriend, Imelda (Tara Basro). He and Rachmat, who never get along before, must now join forces to find their mother, Asri (Ratna Riantiarno), who apparently still lives, and in affluence too.
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Plot Summary
A young man, struggling to find his place in the world, falls into a life of crime. He becomes involved in a shadowy organization that deals with money laundering and illegal schemes, forcing him to confront the moral consequences of his actions. As he delves deeper into this dangerous underworld, his relationships and his very sense of self are tested.
Critical Reception
Make Money received mixed to positive reviews, with critics often highlighting its gritty realism and strong performances, particularly from its lead actors. Some found the pacing uneven, but many praised its unflinching look at the darker side of ambition and the allure of easy money.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its realistic portrayal of Polish crime underbelly.
Acknowledged for compelling performances from the lead cast.
Some viewers found the narrative occasionally slow-moving.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in various locations across Poland, aiming for an authentic depiction of the urban environment.
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