[Review XN] Film 25: TWIVORTIARE

"All day I lived to help people, all that day also I survived. Because I know after every hard day, I have you as a destination to go home. "

The term happily ever after after the promise of marriage, can only be found in romantic comedy and fairy tales. In reality, beuuhhh ... not as beautiful as that, brothers and sisters. Bringing together the hearts and minds of two people with different personalities and backgrounds is not an easy matter. There is an ego that must be buried, there is patience that must be expressed. If each party is reluctant to apply it, then the conflict in the form of quarrel after quarrel is the impact. I have not yet set foot on the altar, but as someone who has failed several times in making love relationships (sad!) And often hears your heart's feelings about his domestic life, I can understand that establishing a relationship with someone you love is full of challenges. Maturity is needed, patience is needed, sincerity is also needed. Through the film titled Twivortiare which is a summary of two best-selling novels by Ika Natassa, Divortiare and Twivortiare, viewers are invited to look at the ups and downs of the two characters who are often referred to as "ideal partners" in maintaining their marriage. Through the stories they share, we are expected to be able to look in the mirror, to reflect, and then to make it a lesson in living a love relationship. Sound heavy? Well, unfortunately that's how life is.

The two characters referred to in Twivortiare are Beno (Reza Rahadian), a doctor, and his wife who is a banker, Alexandra (Raihaanun). At first glance, this couple has a peaceful married life. They married on the basis of mutual love, financial conditions were at the level of all-fulfilled, and the in-laws had never bothered their personal affairs both. Simply, they are the ideal partner. So what is lacking? For some people, it could be answered: they have not been blessed with offspring. But neither Beno nor Alex had planned to have a baby yet. They focus on developing careers, careers, and careers that gradually impact on their marriage. Beno often returned late, while Alex, who was also busy with his own work, began to experience anxiety. Is it true that there is still a sense of care and love in the heart of the husband? What then makes matters even more mounting is the lack of opportunities to communicate with each other. Instead of taking the time to have an intimate conversation with his wife, Beno who tends to be stiff chose to remain silent. Alex, who is easily blown up with emotions, does not help either. As a result, their household life falls apart which results in divorce. Both of them then chose a different path to move on from the past. But no matter how much they try to forget, they cannot avoid the fact that they truly still love each other.

Watching Twivortiare is like watching our own story or someone we know. So close, so grounded. Benni Setiawan (Toba Dreams, 3 Hearts 2 World 1 Love) was able to manifest Ika Natassa's imagined prose which was adapted to script by Alim Sudio into a spectacle of love filled with taste. There is no glorification of romance filled with beauty along with strings of sweet words here because the film tries to present a reality in a post-binding relationship of sacred promises. A reality that is not merely encouraging, but also scrapes pain and leaves tightness in the chest. What happens when two people who claim to love each other decide to get married? Will they be happy ... or not? Of course, there is a definition of happiness that is trying to be explained here. Does that mean it is free from all problems, or the ability to be grateful for what has been obtained? For Beno and Alex, they see "happiness" as a lack of problems. There are demands made to the couple, there is also a reluctance to meet the demands of the couple due to a bulging ego. They were successful in their careers, but both of them had a view of life that could be considered immature. From this childish attitude, conflict arises. Conflicts arise from cases that are considered trivial. But is it true that the matter could be considered trivial? As someone who is not involved, we might say that. But one thing that we often forget, quarrels in relationships are often triggered by something that is considered trivial. There is a different feeling of disappointment when people who are loved (and trusted) make such trivial mistakes.

During the duration of the play, the bickering between Beno and Alex was indeed triggered by trivial matters. Either because the couple kept a news, or because the couple was reluctant to comply with simple requests. Given the simple problem, it is easy for the audience to connect because there is a possibility of having been in a similar position. I have experienced it and I am sure, other viewers have also experienced it. The extraordinary chemistry put together by Reza Rahadian with Raihaanun - even I dare to call them the most awesome on-screen couple! - where each spat out of words, facial expressions, and body gestures are carefully calculated, allowing us to share our concern for each other's pain as well as feel the flames of love that are still raging. There are times when we get annoyed with them due to protracted fights, but we can't hate them. They are too sweet to be hated. We hope that they will immediately introspect and then decide to reconcile as before. In its effort to draw closer to a realistic impression, Twivortiare does not impose an easy process to awaken two protagonists about the meaning of love. They have to go through several great fights to realize that love is still there. One interesting thing, the audience really detected a progress from both parties. Beno slowly tries to learn more patiently and openly, while Alex tries to learn to understand the husband's personality. Although his efforts to learn were often helped by the words of his best friend, Wina (played brilliantly by Anggika Bolsterli).

Thanks to the ability to embrace sympathy for the characters and the closeness to the narrative material, I also could not hold back tears when Twivortiare presents one of his golden moments in the last few minutes. From there, I realized that during the film, I was also invited to return to study in the meaning of love, relationships, and happiness. And indeed, Twivortiare floats an evocative topic of conversation for anyone who wants to learn in fostering healthy relationships. Even if it feels boring, the film will actually play with your emotions in such a way. Your heart will be made sliced by it, you will be touched by it, and you will also be made to smile furiously by it. Very good!

Note: Be sure not to arrive late because the Twivortiare opening scene is not only cool, but also has a big impact on the overall plot movement.

Outstanding ( 4 / 5 )