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Extract 4 Scene 1: Di Rumah Matahari
| Content | Issues |
|---|---|
| Yudha pulls over when driving late at night to the orphanage | Isolation and loneliness |
| Yudha and Rena both see the apparition of light | Concept of faith |
| Yudha arrives at the orphanage, the children have sahur before first prayers | Concept of faith Acceptance and belonging The role of the family |
| The children leave for the market, Rena plays with her origami | Acceptance and belonging |
Analysis
The scene starts with Yudha driving late at night. He pulls over because he is too sleepy to continue. As he is walking to the orphanage, he sees an apparition of light circling a tree. At the orphanage, Rena is restless in bed and sees the light too, circling the water tower.
Very early the following morning, Yudha arrives at the orphanage as the children are having sahur before the imsak prayer.
The children call Bu Tia to say that they are ready to leave for the market. The others ask Rena about her origami. She starts to answer as they leave for the market.
Question
How does the director build the bond between Yudha and Rena in this scene?
Extract 4 Scene 2: Di pasar dan di rumah Pak Sutan
| Content | Issues |
|---|---|
| At the market, the children visit Pak Sutan’s stall, he is not there | Maintaining traditional values |
| Children ask directions from the two tukang asah pisau | Overcoming adversity |
| At Pak Sutan’s house, he tells them his father has miraculously been found alive | The role of the family Concept of faith Overcoming adversity |
| The children question Rena about her rejection of Yudha, encourage her to reconsider | The role of the family Pressures and expectations Concept of faith Acceptance and belonging |
Analysis
At the market, the children leave Bu Tia to visit Pak Sutan. The children fearfully pass the two tukang asah pisau. Pak Sutan is not in his usual place. Unable to find answers from anyone else there, Rena reluctantly approaches the two men who, to the children’s surprise, are helpful and give directions to Pak Sutan’s house.
They find Pak Sutan at his home. He tells them that his father has been miraculously found alive despite the tsunami. He is ecstatic and excited about the prospect of going home to spend Lebaran with his father. Pak Sutan and the children rejoice in the nearby tea fields.
The other children tell Rena that they saw Yudha at the orphanage earlier that morning and ask her why she rejected him. Topan says that, if it were him, he would be thrilled to meet his real father. Sri tells Rena to forgive Yudha, especially as it is Ramadhan, the month of forgiveness. The children further encourage Rena by saying that they would be happy for her to leave with Yudha as long as she does not forget them.
Question
How honest do you think the other children are being when they encourage Rena to leave with Yudha?
Extract 4 Scene 3: Di kamar di Rumah Matahari
| Content | Issues |
|---|---|
| Rena plays with her origami at the foot of Yudha’s bed, Yudha sleeps | Acceptance and belonging Concept of faith |
| Yudha wakes up and asks her to forgive him | Pressures and expectations Concept of faith Overcoming adversity |
| Rena at last replies “Terima kasih origaminya …, Ayah!”, they happily embrace | Acceptance and belonging Overcoming adversity The role of the family Concept of faith |
Analysis
The scene begins with Rena playing with her origami at the foot of Yudha’s bed. Yudha wakes up and tells her that he has come back to apologise for abandoning her. He explains he never meant to leave her. He admits that he wasn’t strong enough to look after such a young child on his own and he now has many regrets. With much emotion, he says that as long as she can forgive him, he will grant her whatever she wishes, even if it is to stay at Rumah Matahari.
As the music starts, Rena at last replies “Terima kasih origaminya…, Ayah!” They embrace happily as father and daughter.
As Rena and Yudha play together, the children weep silently.
Question
What does the origami symbolise in this scene?
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