Movie Details:
Based on | Negeri 5 Menara (The Land of 5 Towers) novel by Ahmad Fuadi |
Country | Indonesia |
Language | Indonesian |
Genres | Adventure, Drama, Family |
Release date | February 1, 2012 |
Running time | 1hr 54min |
Starring | Donny Alamsyah D. Syamrizal Ardiwinata Ence Bagus David Chalik Ahmad Dhahnial Rangga Djoned |
Directed by | Affandi Abdul Rachman |
Written by | Salman Aristo Rino Sarjono |
Produced by | Salman Aristo Dinna Jasanti Aoura Lovenson Chandra |
Cinematography by | Roy Lolang |
Edited by | Cesa David Luckmansyah Ryan Purwoko |
Music by | Mondo Gascaro Bembi Gusti Aghi Narottama Yovie Widianto |
Art Direction by | Eros Eflin |
Filming locations | Maninjau, West Sumatra, Indonesia (opening scene) Padang, Indonesia (opening scene) Bandung, West Java, Indonesia (street scenes) London, England, UK Ponorogo, East Java, Indonesia |
Production Company | Kompas Gramedia |
Distributor | Million Pictures Netflix |
Cast & Characters:
- Donny Alamsyah as Ustad Salman
- D. Syamrizal Ardiwinata as Baso Dewasa
- Ence Bagus as Dulmajid Dewasa
- David Chalik as Ayah Alif
- Ahmad Dhahnial as Ustadz Ahmad
- Rangga Djoned as Ustadz Thorik
- Faizal as Said Dewasa
- Arifal Faozi as Umar
- Meirayni Fauziah as Nissa
- Ikang Fawzi as Kyai Rais
- Sakurta H. Ginting as Randai
- Hardy Hartono as Raja Dewasa
- Mario Irwiensyah as Iskandar
- Khiva Iskak as Syaiful
- Jiofani Lubis as Raja Remaja
- Udjo Permato as Atang Dewasa
- Andhika Pratama as Fahmi
- Aris Putra as Atang
- Rizki Ramdani as Dulmajid
- Eriska Rein as Sarah
- Ernest Samudera as Said
- Billy Sandy as Baso Remaja
- Tegar Satrya as Burhan
- Teza Sumendra as Rajab
- Inez Tagor as Istri Kyai Rais
- Ghecca Tavvara as Adik Alif 2
- Qhivva Tawwata as Adik Alif 1
- Lulu Tobing as Amak
- Ariyo Wahab as Alif Dewasa
- Gazza Zubizareta as Alif Remaja
Storyline:
When Alif graduated from secondary school, his mother wanted him to go to Pondok Madani, a Pesantren (religious school) in corner of Ponorogo, East Java. At first, Alif was totally against the idea. being a good son, Alif gave him faith that his parents only wish the best for him, yet half-heartedly. When Alif arrived at Pondok Madani, His heart sank even further. The Place is depressing for him and feels like a prison. It was worsened by many strict school rules and the fact that he had to step a grade down to adapt to the new system. Along the way, Alif grows closer with his roommates, Baso from Gowa, Atang from Bandung, Raja from Medan, Said from Surabaya, and Dulmajid from Madura. The six of them are often seen and hang out near the mosque towers and eventually known as the “Sahibul Menara” or the tower owners. Things are not like Alif expected. He starts to see how the school introduces him to new and modern ideas. Alif was inspired by the spirited shouts of Ustadz: “Man Jadda Wajada”. A Phrase which means “he who gives his all will surely succeed. this ‘Mantra’ motivated the six students to have big visions on their life. All of them made a promise under the tower that one day, they will go to places that they have been dreaming about. Alif wish to go to America, Atang wishes to go to Egypt, Baso wishes to go to Mecca, Raja wishes to go to England, and Said and Dulmajid wish to travel all over Indonesia.