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Fishing Platform
After his mothers death, 12-year-old Jaya (Iqbal S. Manurung) is sent to his father, Johar (Didi Petet), who works as a supervisor on a jermal (a fishing platform perched on log stilts in the middle of the sea). Johar is shocked, never knowing he has a son, and rejects the boy as his kin. Fully aware he cant bring Jaya back to land due to a dark past, Johar is forced to accept the boy as a worker on the site. Faced with constant rejection from his father and relentless bullying by the other boys who work on the jermal, Jaya decides to take fate into his own hands. He gives up hope on being accepted and learns the skills and attitude needed to survive on the jermal. Jaya increasingly becomes like the other boys: a tough, rough survivor; while Johar is forced to gradually face and accept his past. Eventually, both Johar and Jaya learn that they are bound by their past, united by the space in which they move, and connected by the inescapable truth.
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Plot Summary
A mockumentary following a down-on-his-luck comedian who attempts to revive his career by creating a reality show about competitive fishing. The film delves into the absurdities of the entertainment industry and the eccentric characters encountered along the way.
Critical Reception
Fishing Platform received largely negative reviews from critics, who often cited its thin plot, amateurish execution, and reliance on tired comedic tropes. Audience reception was similarly lukewarm, with many finding the humor to be forced and the overall concept uninspired. It is generally considered a commercial and critical disappointment.
What Reviewers Say
Criticized for its predictable humor and lack of originality.
The mockumentary style felt more like a gimmick than a genuine filmmaking choice.
Performances were often described as over-the-top and lacking substance.
Google audience: Audience reviews for Fishing Platform are scarce, but those available often express disappointment with the film's comedic attempts and overall execution. Many viewers found it to be a forgettable entry in the mockumentary genre.
Fun Fact
The film was reportedly self-funded and developed as a passion project by star Torey Lovitz, who also served as director and writer.
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