Ali & Ratu Ratu Queens
“A Journey to Find.”
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.
Details
Release Date: 6/17/2021
Runtime: 100 minutes
Languages: Indonesian
Director: Lucky Kuswandi
00Production
Companies: Palari Films, Phoenix Films, Kuy! Entertainment, C47 invesment
Countries: Indonesia
Where to watch · US
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Call Me Dunham
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.
