Losmen Bu Broto Explained

Losmen Bu Broto (id|Mrs. Broto's Hostel) is a 2021 drama film directed by Ifa Isfansyah and Eddie Cahyono, based on the 1980s television series Losmen. The film stars Maudy Koesnaedi as the title character, along with Mathias Muchus, Maudy Ayunda, Putri Marino, and Baskara Mahendra. It was released in Indonesian theatres on 18 November 2021.

The film was nominated for eight awards at the 2022 Indonesian Film Festival, winning the Best Supporting Actress for Marino.

Premise

Losmen Bu Broto follows the story of the Broto family managing a hostel and the conflicts that arise within it.^[1]

Cast

• Mathias Muchus as Mr. Broto
• Maudy Koesnaedi as Mrs. Broto
• Maudy Ayunda as Jeng Sri
• Putri Marino as Mbak Pur
• Baskara Mahendra as Mas Tarjo
• Danilla Riyadi as Kirana
• Marthino Lio as Jarot

Production

Development

On 27 October 2020, Paragon Pictures, Ideosource Entertainment, and Ideoworks announced that they would adapt the 1980s TVRI television series, Losmen into a feature film.^[2] This marks the second film adaptation of the television series, following Penginapan Bu Broto (1987). Along with the announcement, the cast was revealed, including Mathias Muchus, who starred in the television series as Tarjo. He was set to play the role of Mr. Broto in the adaptation.^[3] In October 2020, director Ifa Isfansyah visited Yogyakarta to scout filming locations and cast other roles.^[4] In December 2020, it was announced that Maudy Ayunda and Danilla Riyadi were cast in the film.^[5]

Filming

The principal photography began in Kotagede, Yogyakarta in December 2020 and concluded after seventeen days.^[6]

Release

Losmen Bu Broto was released in Indonesian theatres on 18 November 2021.^[7] It garnered 120,413 admissions during its theatrical run.^[8] The film competed in the Indonesian Screen Awards at the 16th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival, where Marino won the Best Performance.^[9]

Reception

Wayan Diananto of Liputan 6 said that Losmen Bu Broto was like a "home-cooked meal that warms the soul".^[10] Bavner Donaldo from Cinejour gave a rating of 3.8 out of 5 and said "Losmen in the film is a box of memories, which becomes a silent witness, which hypnotizes me as if I don't care about how the plot will continue".^[11] Angga Prasetya of Radio Republik Indonesia described the film as a "show that broke everyone's hearts".^[12]

Accolades

Award	Date	Category	Recipient	Result
Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival	4 December 2021	Best Performance	Putri Marino
Indonesian Film Festival	22 November 2022	Best Actress	Maudy Koesnaedi
		Best Supporting Actress	Putri Marino
			Maudy Ayunda
		Best Adapted Screenplay	Alim Sudio
		Best Cinematography	Muhammad Firdaus
		Best Theme Song	Mikha Angelo for "Pulang"
			Maudy Ayunda for "Semakin Jauh"
		Best Costume Design	Hagai Pakan

Notes and References

1. Web site: Sinopsis Losmen Bu Broto, Lika-liku Keluarga Kelola Losmen. CNN Indonesia. 24 September 2021. 24 August 2024. 24 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240824164405/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20210924081440-220-698773/sinopsis-losmen-bu-broto-lika-liku-keluarga-kelola-losmen. live.
2. Web site: 'Losmen Bu Broto' to breathe new life into classic series. The Jakarta Post. 3 November 2020. 24 August 2024. Tertiani ZB. Simanjuntak. 23 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201123082530/https://www.thejakartapost.com/life/2020/11/03/losmen-bu-broto-to-breathe-new-life-into-classic-series.html. live.
3. Web site: Losmen Bu Broto Kembali ke Layar Lebar. Media Indonesia. 28 October 2020. 24 August 2024. Fathurrozak. 4 December 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201204201124/https://mediaindonesia.com/weekend/356498/losmen-bu-broto-kembali-ke-layar-lebar. live.
4. Web site: Serial Legendaris 'Losmen Bu Broto' Diadaptasi Jadi Film, akan Potret Isu Masa Kini. Koran Sindo. 27 October 2020. 24 August 2024. Afifah Rahmah. Nurdifa. 1 November 2020. https://web.archive.org/web/20201101035633/https://gensindo.sindonews.com/read/211044/700/serial-legendaris-losmen-bu-broto-diadaptasi-jadi-film-akan-potret-isu-masa-kini-1603811446. live.
5. Web site: Maudy Ayunda hingga Danilla Bintangi Film Losmen Bu Broto. 14 December 2020. 24 August 2024. CNN Indonesia. 24 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240824164406/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20201214071540-220-581658/maudy-ayunda-hingga-danilla-bintangi-film-losmen-bu-broto. live.
6. Web site: Film Losmen Bu Broto Rampungkan Proses Syuting. Kompas. 4 January 2021. 24 August 2024. Ady Prawira. Riandi. Andi Muttya Keteng. Pangerang. 7 January 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210107033429/https://www.kompas.com/hype/read/2021/01/04/143635966/film-losmen-bu-broto-rampungkan-proses-syuting. live.
7. Web site: Losmen Bu Broto Tayang di Bioskop 18 November. CNN Indonesia. 19 October 2021. 24 August 2024. 24 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240824164407/https://www.cnnindonesia.com/hiburan/20211019084919-220-709486/losmen-bu-broto-tayang-di-bioskop-18-november. live.
8. Web site: Losmen Bu Broto. Cinepoint. 24 August 2024. 24 August 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240824012949/https://cinepoint.com/#/pages/directory/detail/1388. live.
9. Web site: Putri Marino Menangkan Best Performance di JAFF 2021. Matamata. 5 December 2021. 24 August 2024. Dea Dezellynda Madya. Ratri. 3 October 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20241003205747/https://www.matamata.com/life/2021/12/05/200000/putri-marino-menangkan-best-performance-di-jaff-2021. live.
10. Web site: Wayan. Diananto. 18 November 2021. Review Film Losmen Bu Broto: Keluarga Tak Kan Terganti, Selamanya Ada di Hati. 26 October 2024. Liputan 6.
11. Web site: Donaldo . Bavner . 29 November 2021. Review Film #593 - Losmen Bu Broto (2021) • Cinejour . 26 October 2024. cinejour.com.
12. Web site: Prasetya . Angga . 24 April 2024 . Patah Hati, Menghangatkan - Losmen Bu Broto (2021): Review Film . 27 October 2024 . Radio Republik Indonesia.