Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens

"A Journey to Find."

2021 1h 40m ID

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 19

ComedyDrama

Synopsis

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After his father's passing, a teenager sets out for New York in search of his estranged mother and soon finds love and connection in unexpected places.

“A Journey to Find.”

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Cast

Iqbaal Ramadhan
Ali
Nirina Zubir
Party
Asri Welas
Biyah
Tika Panggabean
Ance
Happy Salma
Chinta
Aurora Ribero
Eva
Marissa Anita
Mia
Bayu Skak
Zoopunk

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lucky Kuswandi
Writers: Gina S. Noer, Gina S. Noer, Muhammad Zaidy
Languages: Indonesian
Countries: Indonesia

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ERA

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Released 5 years ago.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lucky Kuswandi, shot by Batara Goempar. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Editor Aline Jusria shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Iqbaal Ramadhan and Nirina Zubir and Asri Welas carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "A Journey to Find.".

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt11271990 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Lucky Kuswandi directs. Batara Goempar behind the camera. Aline Jusria cuts. Produced in Indonesia. Dialogue in Indonesian.

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1Released 5 years ago.
2Directed by Lucky Kuswandi, shot by Batara Goempar. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Editor Aline Jusria shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
4Iqbaal Ramadhan and Nirina Zubir and Asri Welas carry the top of the cast.
5Marketing tagline: "A Journey to Find.".
6IMDB entry: tt11271990 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 19 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
8Classified under 15 themes, including "self-discovery", "identity", "coming of age", "urban".

The technical file

Cinematography: Batara Goempar
Editing: Aline Jusria
Production design: Eros Eflin
Costume design: Karin Wijaya
Makeup / hair: Marsha D. Martha
Sound: Wahyu Tri Purnomo
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: ID
Certification (US): NR
IMDB: Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens (2021)

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Call Me Dunham2026-04-08
★ 7/10
Am I late for just watching this now? Hahaha. This week I’ve been going through a bunch of films on Netflix, and I suddenly remembered this one it’s been on my watchlist for a while but I never got around to it. So I figured, why not now? Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens comes with a premise that immediately caught my attention, especially with its focus on the relationship between a child and their mother, and the meaning of family. The film is enjoyable and heartfelt, although some moments feel a bit flat emotionally even though they had the potential to hit much harder. I really liked the soundtrack; it blends naturally with the scenes and never feels forced. Batara Goempar’s cinematography is also beautiful, capturing the atmosphere of New York through a laptop screen in a way that still feels vivid—showing off the city’s buildings, streets, and overall vibe. However, despite the conflicts being set up quite well, they feel like they’re resolved too quickly. For me, the 1 hour 40 minute runtime isn’t quite enough. The resolution comes across as rushed, which weakens the emotional payoff.

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