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Wikipedia article
'Three Sassy Sisters' (; lit. 'This Is a Story of Three Maidens') is a 2016 Indonesian musical film directed by Nia Dinata. The film starred Tara Basro, Shanty, and Tatyana Akman as the three sisters. It was inspired by 1956 film 'Tiga Dara' by Usmar Ismail.
Premise
The film follows three sisters who move to Maumere, Flores to help their father manage a hotel.
Cast
*Tara Basro as Ella
*Shanty as Gendhis
*Tatyana Akman as Bebe
*Titiek Puspa as Grandma
*Rio Dewanto as Yudha
*Richard Kyle as Erick
*Reuben Elishama as Bima
*Ray Sahetapy as Krisna
*Joko Anwar as Taxi Driver
*Cut Mini Theo as Amanda
Production
Dinata revealed that she had enjoyed watching 'Tiga Dara' as a child and that she remained awed by the film's beauty. In January 2016, Dinata held a casting audition, 'Mencari Tiga Dara'. Titiek Puspa revealed that Dinata herself approached and asked her to be involved in the film.
The film was shot in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara and Jakarta, from February 23 to March 27, 2016.
Music
'Three Sassy Sisters' features music by Titiek Puspa, Aghi Narottama, and Bemby Gusti of Indonesian indie band Sore. It includes two songs . The film's soundtrack, titled 'Music and Songs from the Film Ini Kisah Tiga Dara', was released on July 20, 2016 through Rooftopsound Records.
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