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Scene 2

Extract 2 Scene 1: Di menara air

Content	Issues
Rena talks with Yudha on top of the water tower	Acceptance and belonging Isolation and loneliness The role of the family

Analysis

The scene begins with Yudha climbing the ladder of the water tower to join Rena. She explains that the water tower is her special place, the place she goes to be alone, to daydream or when feeling sad. When Yudha asks her why she feels sad, she replies ‘When I think about Nana, ibu, … ayah’ and her voice wistfully trails off.

Yudha asks if she would like to jalan-jalan with him, as the other kids are busy helping Bu Tia in the kitchen. This is the first time they spend together, just the two of them.

The rural atmosphere is accentuated by the background noises of birds chirping and roosters crowing. The background music starts softly, a solo guitar playing a gentle and sentimental melody which fades as their conversation becomes more personal. At this stage the two characters are framed individually, highlighting their separateness.

Question

What is the significance of the setting of this scene?

Extract 2 Scene 2: Di pasar

Content	Issues
Rena and Yudha go to the market and listen to Pak Sutan’s legend	Maintaining traditional values The role of the family Isolation and loneliness Overcoming adversity

Analysis

The scene starts with Rena excitedly leading Yudha through the market place toward Pak Sutan’s stall. The background sounds of the bustling marketplace change to dark and threatening tones as they pass the two youths, tukang asah pisau, who evoke a sense of danger.

Rena sits near Pak Sutan and, at her request, he begins to tell the legend of the princess, the king and the dragon, which is illustrated by the pictures on his tambourine. During the narration, Rena looks at Yudha and then moves to sit beside him, later placing her head on his shoulder. Together they listen to the legend.

Question

Analyse the effect of the shot compositions and angles used in this scene.

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