Sore: Wife from the Future
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| Directed by | Yandy Laurens |
| Written by | Yandy Laurens |
| Based on | Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan by Yandy Laurens |
| Produced by | Suryana Paramita |
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| Cinematography | Dimas Bagus Triatma |
| Edited by | Hendra Adhi Susanto |
| Music by | Ofel Obaja Setiawan |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian |
Sore: Wife from the Future (Indonesian: Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan) is a 2025 Indonesian romantic science fantasy film written and directed by Yandy Laurens, based on his 2017 web series of the same name. Dion Wiyoko reprised his role as Jonathan, while Sheila Dara Aisha replaced Tika Bravani who portrayed Sore in the web series.
The film was theatrically released in Indonesia on 10 July 2025. It received eight nominations at the 2025 Indonesian Film Festival, including Best Picture. It was selected as the Indonesian submission for the Best International Feature Film at the 98th Academy Awards, but it was not nominated.[1]
Premise
A young man living alone in Croatia encounters a woman who claims to be his wife from the future, sent on a mission to help him correct his bad habits and improve his lifestyle.[2]
Cast
- Sheila Dara Aisha as Sore. Aisha replaces Tika Bravani, who portrayed the character in the web series.
- Dion Wiyoko as Jonathan Riady
- Goran Bogdan as Karlo
- Livio Badurina as Marko
- Lara Nekić as Elsa
- Mathias Muchus as Seno
- Maya Hasan as Maya
Production
In November 2024, it was announced that Yandy Laurens would direct and write a film adaptation of his web series, Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan.[3] Principal photography mainly took place in Zagreb and Grožnjan, Croatia. Filming locations also included Jakarta, Indonesia and Finland.[4] It began in September and concluded in October 2024.[5] In July 2025, it was reported that Ernest Prakasa and Mira Lesmana would serve as executive producers under the banner Imajinari Pictures and Miles Films, respectively.[6]
Release
Sore: Wife from the Future had its theatrical release in Indonesia on 10 July 2025.[7] It surpassed a million admissions in nine days of release.[8] It will have its European premiere at the 55th International Film Festival Rotterdam at the Limelight section.[9]
The film was one of the first premiere exclusive releases and made available to rent via Letterboxd Video Store on 10 December 2025.[10]
Accolades
| Award / Film Festival | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Bandung Film Festival | 31 October 2025 | Best Film | Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan (Cerita Films) | Won | [11] |
| Best Director | Yandy Laurens | Nominated | |||
| Best Screenplay | Nominated | ||||
| Best Actress | Sheila Dara Aisha | Won[a] | |||
| Best Score | Ofel Obaja | Won | |||
| Best Editing | Hendra Adhi Susanto | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Dimas Bagus Triatma | Nominated | |||
| Festival Film Wartawan Indonesia | 9 November 2025 | Best Film – Drama | Suryana Paramita, producer; Cerita Films, Slingshot Pictures, Imajinari Pictures, Miles Films, Studio Artemis, Jagartha, Trinity Entertainment, Dwidaya Amadeo Gemintang, production companies | Won | [12] |
| Best Director – Drama | Yandy Laurens | Won | |||
| Best Screenplay – Drama | Won | ||||
| Best Actor – Drama | Dion Wiyoko | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress – Drama | Sheila Dara Aisha | Won | |||
| Best Editing – Drama | Hendra Adhi Susanto | Won | |||
| Best Cinematography – Drama | Dimas Bagus Triatma | Nominated | |||
| Indonesian Film Festival | 20 November 2025 | Best Picture | Suryana Paramita | Nominated | [13] |
| Best Director | Yandy Laurens | Won | |||
| Best Actor | Dion Wiyoko | Nominated | |||
| Best Actress | Sheila Dara Aisha | Won | |||
| Best Adapted Screenplay | Yandy Laurens | Nominated | |||
| Best Cinematography | Dimas Bagus Triatma | Nominated | |||
| Best Editing | Hendra Adhi Susanto | Won | |||
| Best Theme Song | Gerald Situmorang, Iga Massardi, and Asteriska for "Terbuang Dalam Waktu" | Won | |||
| Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival | 6 December 2025 | Indonesian Screen Award for Best Poster | Evan Wijaya and Jozz Felix | Won | [14] |
See also
- List of submissions to the 98th Academy Awards for Best International Feature Film
- List of Indonesian submissions for the Academy Award for Best International Feature Film
Notes
- ^ Tied with Aurora Ribero for Komang
References
- ^ Rostanti, Qommarria (9 September 2025). "Film SORE: Istri Dari Masa Depan Terpilih Mewakili Indonesia di Ajang Oscar 2026". Republika (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 September 2025.
- ^ "Sinopsis Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan, Lintasi Waktu Demi Suami". CNN Indonesia. 10 July 2025. Archived from the original on 10 July 2025. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Jasmine, Adinda (12 November 2024). "Adaptasi Serial Web, Film Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan Syuting di 3 Negara". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Riandi, Ady Prawira (12 November 2024). Maharani, Dian (ed.). "Alasan Film Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan Syuting di 3 Negara". Kompas (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Nadia, Shafa (25 May 2025). "Kota Groznjan dan Zagreb di Kroasia Representasikan Karakter Utama Film Sore: Istri Dari Masa Depan". Jawa Pos (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Nurlia, Herawati (3 July 2025). "Cerita Films Buka Babak Baru dengan Produksi Mandiri "Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan"". Pikiran Rakyat. Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Yulianti, Tya Eka (10 July 2025). "Sinopsis Sore: Istri Dari Masa Depan, Film Bioskop Terbaru Tayang 10 Juli 2025". Detik.com (in Indonesian). Retrieved 10 July 2025.
- ^ Venda, Chelsea (19 July 2025). "Film Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan Tembus 1 Juta Penonton Setelah 9 Hari Tayang di Bioskop". Hypeabis (in Indonesian). Retrieved 19 July 2025.
- ^ Kotzathanasis, Panos (16 December 2025). "Asian Cinema at IFFR 2026: All the 123 Films Screening". Asian Movie Pulse. Retrieved 21 December 2025.
- ^ Spangler, Todd (8 December 2025). "Letterboxd Video Store Sets Launch Date in 23 Countries, Featuring Previously Unreleased Indie Movie 'Gems'". Variety. Retrieved 17 December 2025.
- ^ Supiantu, Aulia (16 September 2025). "Daftar Nominasi Festival Film Bandung 2025, SORE Borong Nominasi". IDN Times. Archived from the original on 27 October 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ Nanda, Erfah (22 October 2025). "Daftar Nominasi Festival Film Wartawan 2025: Genre Drama, Horor, Komedi". IDN Times. Archived from the original on 27 October 2025. Retrieved 27 October 2025.
- ^ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2025". CNN Indonesia. 19 October 2025. Archived from the original on 20 October 2025. Retrieved 20 October 2025.
- ^ Ramachandran, Naman (6 December 2025). "'Becoming Human' Wins Top Prize at Jogja-Netpac Asian Film Festival, 'Better Off Dead' Sweeps Indonesian Screen Awards". Variety. Retrieved 7 December 2025.