Mecca I'm Coming
IndonesianMekah I'm Coming
Directed byJeihan Angga
Written byJeihan Angga
Produced byHanung Bramantyo
Starring
  • Rizky Nazar
  • Michelle Ziudith
CinematographyRobby Herbi
Edited byAhyat Andrianto
Music byKrisna Purna
Production
companies
  • MD Pictures
  • Dapur Film
Release dates
  • 21 November 2019 (2019-11-21) (JAFF)
  • 5 March 2020 (2020-03-05) (Indonesia)
Running time
93 minutes
CountryIndonesia
Languages
Box officeRp 3.2 billion
($229,704)

Mecca I'm Coming (Indonesian: Mekah I'm Coming) is a 2019 Indonesian satirical romantic comedy film, written and directed by Jeihan Angga in his feature-length directorial debut. The film stars Rizky Nazar and Michelle Ziudith, as Eddy and Eni, respectively, whose relationship is at risk after Eni is forced to marry Pietoyo (Dwi Sasono), a wicked rich businessman, by her father.

The film had its world premiere at the 2019 Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. At the 9th Maya Awards, it won five awards for Best Feature Film, Best Directorial Debut Film, Best Actor in a Supporting Role (Rasiti), Best Actress in a Supporting Role (Irawan), and Best Adapted Screenplay, out of twelve nominations. The film marks the final film appearance of Ria Irawan, who died in January 2020.

Premise

A failed mechanic, Eddy, embarks on Hajj pilgrimage to prove himself to his girlfriend, Eni, and her father, before she is forced to marry Pietoyo, a wicked rich businessman.[1]

Cast

  • Rizky Nazar as Eddy
  • Michelle Ziudith as Eni
  • Totos Rasiti as Mr. Soleh
  • Ephy Sekuriti as Fajrul
  • Ria Irawan as Mrs. Ramah
  • Dwi Sasono as Pietoyo
  • Rasyid Karim as Mr. Rojak
  • Jennifer Coppen as Tuti Tutanti
  • Fanny Fadillah as Mr. Somad
  • Cici Tegal as merchant owner
  • Yusril Fahriza as Pardijon
  • Ananta Rispo as hotel receptionist
  • Yati Pesek as Pietoyo's mother

Release

Mecca I'm Coming had its world premiere at the 2019 Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.[2] The film was theatrically released on 5 March 2020.[3] It garnered 82,170 moviegoers during its run and grossed Rp 3.2 billion ($229,704).[4]

Accolades

Award Date Category Recipient Result Ref.
Bandung Film Festival 14 November 2020 Best Director Jeihan Angga Nominated [5]
Best Actor Rizky Nazar Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Ria Irawan Nominated
Best Editing Ahyat Andrianto Nominated
Citra Awards 5 December 2020 Best Supporting Actor Totos Rasiti Nominated [6]
Best Supporting Actress Ria Irawan Nominated
Best Film Editing Ahyat Andrianto Nominated
Tempo Film Festival 21 December 2020 Best Feature Film Mecca I'm Coming Won [7]
Best Director Jeihan Angga Won
Best Actor Rizky Nazar Nominated
Best Actress Michelle Ziudith Nominated
Best Supporting Actor Totos Rasiti Nominated
Best Supporting Actress Ria Irawan Nominated
Best Screenplay Jeihan Angga Won
Maya Awards 6-7 March 2021 Best Feature Film Hanung Bramantyo Won [8]
Best Directorial Debut Jeihan Angga Won
Best Actor in a Leading Role Rizky Nazar Nominated
Best Actress in a Leading Role Michelle Ziudith Nominated
Best Actor in a Supporting Role Totos Rasiti Won
Best Actress in a Supporting Role Ria Irawan Won
Best Brief Performance Siti Fauziah Nominated
Dwi Sasono Nominated
Best Adapted Screenplay Jeihan Angga Won
Best Editing Ahyat Andrianto Nominated
Best Poster Design Apri Kusbiantoro Nominated
Best Production Design Deki Yudhanto Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Sinopsis Mekah I'm Coming, Kisah Cinta Berbalut Drama Komedi" [The synopsis of Mecca I'm Coming, a love story wrapped in a comedy-drama]. CNN Indonesia. 8 March 2020. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  2. ↑ "Mekah I'm Coming: Komedi Renyah tentang Penipuan Travel Haji" [Mecca I'm Coming: Comedy about Hajj travel fraud]. Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival. 5 November 2019. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  3. ↑ Herfianto (12 February 2020). "Film Mekah I'm Coming Akan Hadir 5 Maret 2020 di Bioskop" [Mekah I'm Coming will screen in cinema on 5 March 2020]. Liputan 6. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  4. ↑ @bicaraboxoffice (November 7, 2020). "2020 Citra Awards nominated-films by moviegoers" (Tweet). Retrieved 27 September 2021 – via Twitter.
  5. ↑ Pradana, Bagus (10 September 2020). "Imperfect Raih Tujuh Nominasi di Festival Film Bandung 2020" [Imperfect received seven nominations at the 2020 Bandung Film Festival]. Media Indonesia. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  6. ↑ Asih, Ratnaning (8 November 2020). "Daftar Nominasi FFI 2020, Perempuan Tanah Jahanam Muncul di Mayoritas Kategori" [The full list of Citra Awards nominations, Impetigore leads]. Liputan6.com. Retrieved 24 September 2021.
  7. ↑ "Perayaan Virtual Film Pilihan Tempo 2020" [Virtual ceremony of Film Pilihan Tempo 2020]. Tempo. 1 March 2021. Retrieved 1 October 2021.
  8. ↑ Supintou, Aulia (25 February 2021). "Daftar Nominasi Piala Maya 2020, Mayoritas Tayang di Netflix!" [List of 2020 Maya Awards nominations, most of them are available on Netflix!]. IDN Times. Retrieved 25 September 2021.
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