This time, let’s talk about “Bumi Manusia”. One of the most important literary works ever published in Indonesia. It was written by Pramoedya Ananta Toer (I'll simply refer him as Pram for the rest of the article), the only Indonesian writer ever been nominated as a Nobel Prize winner in literature. He was so close to winning it, FYI. So yeah, he’s basically a legend in the literary world in Indonesia. And then, suddenly, (image by: okezone.com) There was an announcement said that this sacred work of Pram will soon to be adapted as a movie. It was a huge news for the entertainment business in Indonesia, even for me, I was so excited the first time I know that there will be a movie adaptation for this novel. My excitement didn't last so long, and it doesn't end so well for me. ---Now you are entering the not-so-kind part of the article--- -- -Not safe for all the lighthearted people- -- It was revealed that Iqbaal Ramadhan, so called boybander...
(image by: albert fitch) Hello old friend... I'm glad we both survived Or did we? For it's been too hard lately, and you were nowhere to be found. Not gonna lie, I kinda miss you. Did I bury you too deep before? It's dark here. All I can see is the darkness of your smile. All I can hear is the silence of your laugh, Its all bloody and muddy The more I try, it hurts some more Do we really survived? We'll meet again for sure Somewhere, some when My old friend, my younger and happier self. Just wait for me, in the other side. (5/2018) by archanium