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Real-life couple Vino G. Bastian and Marsha Timothy star as on-screen rivals in “Ayah, Aku Mau Cerita…,” Falcon Pictures’ Indonesian-language adaptation of the Malayalam thriller “Drishyam,” set to open in theaters Aug. 20.
Bastian, who starred in “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” plays a protective father caught in a high-stakes struggle to shield his family, while Timothy – best known internationally for “Marlina the Murderer in Four Acts” – takes the role of the police official relentlessly pursuing him. The film’s title translates into English as “Dad, I Want to Tell You…”
The project is written and directed by Danial Rifki, whose credits include “Dendam Malam Kelam” (“Vengeance in the Dreary Night”), the Indonesian
remake of Oriol Paulo’s Spanish mystery “El Cuerpo.” With this production, Rifki helms the first Indonesian adaptation of a Malayalam-language film. The supporting cast includes Niken Anjani, Ziva Magnolya, Gunawan and Pritt Timothy.
Frederica, producer at Falcon Pictures, said: “We are thrilled to bring this iconic story to life with Danial Rifki at the helm. His experience in masterfully adapting Oriol Paulo’s work proves he understands the intricate mechanics of a world-class thriller. Pitting Vino G. Bastian against Marsha Timothy as protagonist and antagonist adds a layer of emotional and cinematic tension that is truly unprecedented in our industry.”
“Drishyam” – originally written and directed by Jeethu Joseph and starring Mohanlal – has been adapted in four Indian languages and crossed into international markets, including a Sinhala remake and a Chinese version released as “Sheep Without a Shepherd.” The Malayalam-language “Drishyam 3” opened in theaters May 21.
Antony Perumbavoor, producer of the original film, said: “We are happy to announce that ‘Drishyam’ has become the first Malayalam movie to be remade into Indonesian language. Falcon Pictures in Jakarta is presenting the film in Indonesia. Already ‘Drishyam’ has been remade in four Indian languages and two foreign languages. As Mohanlal Sir starring and directed by dear friend Jeethu Joseph, ‘Drishyam’ crosses the boundaries of language and country, I share the joy and pride of making this film with each of you at this moment.”
