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201313 minPGdoc-short

400 Words

201313 minPGdoc-short

An engaged couple discusses wedding plans in a cafeteria, detailing the organization needed for their upcoming ceremony.

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Ismail Basbeth,

Fajar Martha Santosa

Synopsis

An engaged couple discusses wedding plans in a cafeteria, detailing the organization needed for their upcoming ceremony.

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Ismail Basbeth

Ismail Basbethdirector

Fajar Martha Santosa

Fajar Martha Santosadirector

Ismail Basbeth

Ismail Basbethcast

Lyza Anggrahenicast

Synopsis

An engaged couple sits in a cafeteria. They discuss the details needed for their upcoming wedding. Their conversation covers various topics, from logistics to family expectations. They navigate the challenges of planning while considering their parents' cultural legacies. The film runs for 13 minutes and captures the dynamics of modern relationships in the context of tradition.

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