Synopsis

A coming of age tale of two 17-year-old buddies, Nugi and Ipang; both rebellious and careless bullies who have to face harsh reality beyond their imagination. Nugi and Ipang aspire to be famous musicians and have high hopes for their rock ’n roll band. The love for music compensates their aversion to school, which they think is a major waste of time, and thus they always look for trouble and ways to cut class. They do crazy things together. Or sometimes with their friend Sandra, a beautiful shop owner and Nugi’s object of affection. But she instead falls for the cooler Ipang. The boys’ similarity stops at home. Nugi lives with his mother after his parents got divorced. The mother and son get along well, like best friends, except that Nugi dislikes every boyfriend she brings home. Unlike Nugi, there is a wide generational gap between Ipang and his parents. The father disapproves of his music and prefers him to focus on school. Ipang’s only solace at home is his 7-year-old brother Dido, whom he cares about much and who adores him. After a series of crazy, silly things, reality hits them hard. Nugi’s long-lost father turns out to be a transsexual. Ipang, meanwhile, turns out to be adopted. This film shows how two boys with rock ’n roll attitude cope with the reality of life.

Director

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  • Upi Avianto
  • Better known as Upi, Upi Avianto is an Indonesian screenwriter and filmmaker who directed several of the most popular films in Indonesia in the 2000s. His works include *30 Hari Mencari Cinta* (2004), *Perempuan Punya Cerita* (2007), and *Radit dan Jani* (2007).