Three Sassy Sisters (2016) Movie Script

Are we there yet?

There appears to be a wedding.

Weddings always cause

traffic jams. So annoying.

GRANDMA

Sis, Grandma keeps calling.

What should I do?

Just put your phone on silent.

Let me answer.

Hello, Grandma.

Darling, where are you?

We're almost there.

- It's melting.

- I know.

- Have you bought the candles?

- Yes, Grandma, we have.

- You said...

- Is it far away?

There's still a lot of space on the left.

I'm looking at it.

Yes, Grandma. Please calm down.

Tell Gendis to go through

the usual shortcut.

- Yes, Grandma, we're on the shortcut.

- Turn right, then go to the alley.

- Oh, you have?

- Yes, we have.

- Okay, darling.

- Bye, Grandma.

Please hurry!

Time flies

Without compromise

Woke up in the morning

It's already this late

It feels like only yesterday

My grandchildren

Were sitting on my lap

But time just runs too fast

Instead of running free

We're trapped

Trapped in this narrow movement

I remain still, but I'm tired

My heart grows anxious

The ambiance is suffocating

This frustration makes me weary

Cars and bikes are parked on the street

Stuck without moving one bit

Our path is blocked and now we're late

Nothing left to do but contain our anger

No car is moving

I feel like screaming

Everybody is becoming grumpy

Boredom possesses the atmosphere

When will all this end?

Why don't we just walk there?

Seriously? It's so polluted.

Waiting in the car

takes longer than walking.

I think Bebe's right. We should just walk.

Yes! we should've done this sooner.

- Hey, you have to pay first.

- Open the trunk first.

Oh my God.

You're on your own now.

This emptiness

Is not the end

Seeing their lives blossom

Shouldn't be a sad affair

They're spreading their wings

And flying high

New beginnings await me

And my three granddaughters!

- Where's the money?

- Oh yeah.

It's not enough.

I need more for all the singing.

The car didn't even move one bit

for so long.

- Fine, just pray that I'll get rich.

- Amen.

Thanks.

Bye.

Tortured by all the noise

My eardrums feel like bursting

Jakarta, it's so hard to accept

And we finally give up

Car's honking everywhere

Pollution fills the air

That is noise pollution

Let's put an end to this!

Find something new

Like walking or cycling

Free from the suffocating traffic!

No more suffocating

Hey!

- Mr. Subur!

- Please open the gate.

- Open it.

Grandma...

- I think 23 looks nicer.

- Stop it, Grandma. She's 32.

Okay, but I pity her.

Why are these records being sold?

We have to keep them!

How will we listen to them?

I think Dad still has a gramophone...

Think about it.

If we play classic Indonesian love songs,

combine that with one of

your addictive welcome drinks,

and foreigners are bound to be hooked!

I don't do foreigners, darling.

Yeah, 'cause you're into

old local men, that's why!

Surprise!

- Well...

- Hey!

What should I wish for? Okay.

I wish us all everlasting good health

and for Grandma to be happier

now that she's moving in with us.

And lastly,

for the garage sale to be a huge success.

Wish for a husband.

Also, I wish Grandma would

stop annoying me about marriage.

Amen!

Don't say that.

- Cut the cake!

- Talking about love,

why don't you ever tell me to get married?

- It's always Gendis!

- There you go, Grandma!

You should never marry first.

Your big sister is the priority.

Don't jinx it!

Hear, hear, we must obey...

Grandma!

All eight kids were adopted.

- I'm just going to take these plates.

- Seriously?

It's Mason, right?

I'm buying all of them.

I'm glad the plates I used in

my childhood are going to a family friend.

I fell in love with these plates

since my younger days

dining with your Grandma.

- The same plates?

- Exactly the same!

Take them all!

What does your grandson do?

He's in property.

What a coincidence!

Tell him to sell my house first

and I will hook him up

with my first granddaughter.

- It fits.

- How much is it?

Thank you!

- How about the blue one?

- It's also 100.

Two, three...

Bima, you still have eyes for her?

Stop taking pictures.

Go shop at Ella's table!

She wouldn't notice me

from just buying a few things.

I ought to buy the whole table.

- Then buy the whole thing.

- I don't have that kind of money.

Speaking of which, where's Ella?

- No worries. Just transfer the money.

- OK, I will transfer the money.

- Thank you, Grandma.

- You're welcome.

- Which one do you like?

- This and that.

- Hi, Manda. Shopping?

- Hello.

- Just browsing.

- Okay.

I'm a fan of woman like Manda.

Her works have been translated

into three languages. Amazing!

But it's a pity that no man's

brave enough to marry her.

Oops!

- Grandma, how could you?

- Sorry.

Hello. What are you getting?

Not bad. Hope we get

some commission from Grandma.

- Can I help out with anything?

- Help out over there.

I feel alright

because of my beautiful granddaughters.

Looking good, Grandma.

Where are you going?

Well, we have a flight at 12, no?

Yeah, but it's still

seven o'clock, Grandma.

Seven o' clock?

Yup!

I have to look good,

even at home, you know.

Unlike you three,

only dressing well if you're going out!

But at home, you're all messy.

Bima, come closer.

See, Bima smells nice. How about you?

- Shower, shower, shower.

- Shower!

- Okay?

- Roger that! Shower!

- Go!

- Got it, Grandma.

Aren't they cute?

Peekaboo.

This is a story

Of highs and lows

The tale of us, the three sisters

We live our lives with so much love

And one day

Love mesmerized us all

When love comes unexpectedly

The three sisters can't hardly resist

Who would've thought

Who would've guessed

That the three sisters are falling in love

Feeling restless day and night

Longing for that first hint of light

-This is the story of three sisters

-Grandma!

All three mesmerized by love

Three sisters who can't resist love

When we are too mesmerized by love

Who would've thought

Who would've guessed

That the three sisters know love

Feeling restless day and night

Longing for that first hint of light

Yeah

This is the story of three sisters

-All three mesmerized by love

-Let's go!

Three sisters who can't resist love

When we are too mesmerized

By love

- Bye.

- Take care.

Jefri!

- How are you doing, Mr. Krisna?

- Good.

I'm in a bit of a hurry. Have to pick up

my mother and kids from the airport.

Let's drink some rice wine first.

The older I get,

the worse I get at handling Moke.

I'll just have some coffee.

Can I help you?

Thanks, sir,

but we can handle this on our own.

Darling Bebe, just pay the porter.

Come here, sir.

Relax, Grandma. This is easy.

- Here, take it and help my granddaughters.

- Okay. Which ones are yours?

You don't have to Grandma.

I'm so happy.

Look, so many bags.

How can she handle that?

Thank you, sir.

Dad!

Hello, dear.

- Did we make you wait long?

- I arrived just in time.

You guys needed a porter just for this?

Aren't you three strong enough

to carry your bags?

- Krisna.

- Yes, Mom.

If you keep treating them

like that, they'd get a hernia.

Stop treating them like boys.

From now on, they should be more ladylike.

Grandma, am I not ladylike enough?

You are. It's just that

your dad is irritating.

- Okay, Mom.

- But why are you so skinny?

Hard work, of course.

Good, then.

But the ones we just ordered were new,

how come the aircon's acting up already?

Three ACs are jammed.

I want them to be replaced.

So annoying. Stop it.

Grandma, I'm working for the hotel.

Krisna, look at your kids.

They're all busy with themselves.

We're a family, you know.

We're supposed to communicate,

talk about Jakarta.

How were your experiences there?

Jakarta's traffic is the worst.

Even cats know

that Jakarta's traffic is horrible.

But it really is the worst.

The garage sale was alright, Dad.

And I brought all of your vintage LPs.

Thank you, darling.

But Gendis almost sold them.

We made about three million rupiahs.

Right, Grandma?

Maumere.

She's asleep.

So much for telling us to communicate.

Only when she's sleeping

does she look harmless.

Wake her up.

Let's take her to Geliting market.

I think she's too tired. Let her sleep.

Look, I think she just prayed.

She must've woken up already earlier.

But there are many

live pigs at the market.

She'd faint if she were

to walk next to a pig.

Let's go.

Slowly but surely, step by step

We begin our day in Geliting market

Shopping for natural products

Without chemical adulterants

Fresh fruits and vegetables

Free range animals too

Hello, dear carnivores and omnivores

Anything you could wish for

Is here, at Geliting market

Ladies, young and old

Mingle in the crowd, doing business

They are the family breadwinners

There's even gossip of all sorts

Everything's available here

At Geliting market

How are you, Mrs. Maria?

Fine, Ms. Gendis.

Look, these are what Gendis wants.

How much is each?

It's 2,500.

How about the small one?

You should thank Gendis.

Her father just bought our land.

Yeah, my dad really likes that spot.

- He's going to build a retirement house.

- Hey.

You should invite their entire family

to your wedding.

I'd really like to go. I've never attended

a traditional Maumere-style wedding.

I bet the cloth and ivory offerings

for the bride are unique.

Not only did the bride's family

ask for ivory,

they also asked for a horse,

a pig, and many more.

- It gives me a headache.

- Why?

A lot of our possessions had to be sold

to finance the wedding.

Well, what can you do?

You have to follow tradition.

I'll be going.

Talking about marriage is always gruesome

A lot of sacrifices have to be made

You have to sell your land and property

All for a mere ceremony

What good is a cloth

Ivory, pig, or horse?

Is love really only worth that much?

Tradition is so complicated

There's a ritual to everything

But no ritual can guarantee

Everlasting equal love

Between a man and a woman

Not only here in Geliting

But in the entire world

Well, at least they're enjoying it.

This hotel is very significant

to their lives.

If you always confine them to this hotel,

when will they get married?

Especially Gendis.

She's already

at a fitting age to have kids.

All my friend's granddaughters

are already mothers.

Can't blame me

for also wanting a great-grandchild.

Just let it flow. Whoever of them

gets engaged first is fine.

I don't think I'm fit

to be a grandfather, either.

You are hallucinating!

Krisna, please look at my Snapchat!

You've arrived?

- OK, I'll go to the lobby.

- Is your mom there? Bye.

Who was it?

My business friends, Mom.

They want to check out

the property around here.

Your business friends?

Can any of them be hooked up with Gendis?

A match for Gendis. A match for Gendis.

I will make sure you get another room.

- Well, as soon as you can.

- That guest...

It's done, Dad.

Give the suite to Dad's friends, okay?

Only for two days, no more,

they've been booked

by a guest from Bandung.

- Really?

- Yes.

- Your welcome drink.

- Okay.

- Okay, then.

- Oh yeah, Dad!

And that Bandung guest's motorbike

just arrived.

I want to take a look.

Just come here when it's empty.

Hi. How are you?

Hey.

Hai ya ampun.

You're so tanned.

So adorable.

Ella's coming.

Where's the welcome drink?

Why are you still here?

Wempi took care of it already.

No, no. You go and ask Gendis for it.

- Now, Bebe.

- Okay, okay.

- Oh, please.

- I got it.

Oh my God! Is this a nightmare or what?

- Hey!

- Grandma.

Dear Lord, what is this?

Grandma, this is Erick,

one of our hotel's first guests.

He just returned from a trip to Flores.

Good afternoon, Grandma.

Erick, you can speak Indonesian?

Where did you come from?

I'm half British

and half Indonesian, Grandma.

So, you are a "half-half"?

Oh dear. Why aren't you working?

The hotel's packed

and you are busy with this half-half guy.

I was just on my way to the kitchen

to get some welcome drinks.

A welcome drink for him?

Okay, I'm going now.

Hey, you, half-half.

Oh my God! What was all that?

I'll deliver the order

to table three, okay?

Erick, you still remember

my sister Gendis?

Waiter.

All boys are trouble to you.

Now he's back in Indonesia.

Not all boys are like your ex, you know.

Stubborn little girl.

Why are all of you girls

flirtatious with our hotel guests?

I thought this was a family hotel,

but it turns out the owner's daughters

can date the guests.

This is all giving me a headache.

Who actually thinks that, Mom?

Like father like daughter.

As a father, you have to think of

proper men for your daughters.

I don't want Dad to arrange my date.

I can find my own man.

Remember, you have to find a proper one.

Don't fall for shady hipster types.

They may seem cool

but barely have any money.

- No assets.

- Who doesn't have assets?

Because of Bebe, Grandma's been cranky.

Look, Be! What have you done?

The German guests

really liked Gendis' cooking.

Hey, Grandma,

what do you think about Erick?

Oh my God, Erick again.

Bebe, I am old-fashioned

and you are new-fashioned.

- What is that?

- You are millennials.

So, I just want to talk to you.

So, I just realized

that you are 19 already.

You want to start dating.

But you have to respect yourself.

Okay, Grandma.

I know you're just saying it,

but I know you don't care.

I learned a lot from the guests.

About their cultures

and how life is in their homelands.

Erick's culture!

What's his job, by the way?

Seems weird to me,

he's on such a long vacation

without working.

You should just talk to him,

interview him directly,

so you can find out the details.

That'd just be a waste of time.

Now, I want to focus on you, Gendis.

Why are you always in the kitchen?

You should mingle with the guests.

Who knows, the one for you

may be among them.

How contradictory.

You were afraid of the hotel's image,

now you want her

to get flirty with the guests.

This is a special rule. Only for Gendis.

There you go, sista!

- Nabilla, can you get me the green beans?

- Right away.

Thank you.

Oh my God, this kitchen is still busy.

Here, let me take over

the food presentation.

What are you doing, Grandma?

I'm busy working.

No worries. No worries.

Where are you going, Grandma?

Your father has guests.

All of them are businessmen.

I can't. There are

still way too many orders.

Relax, dear.

Your face is kind of oily.

Give your pretty smile, please.

The weather is nice out there.

- Grandma, I don't feel like it.

- It's fine.

- Bebe! Take care of those orders.

- Yeah?

Okay.

Good afternoon.

Here's my oldest granddaughter.

Her name is Gendis.

She's the chef who cooked all your meals.

I hope my cooking is to your liking.

The fish is a little bland, isn't it?

Really, sir?

- Yeah. It needs a little bit of this!

- Let's try it.

Now that's more like it!

Oh, he likes it spicy.

Hello. My name is Felix.

It's a pity I married young.

If I had known Krisna's daughter

would be this pretty,

I wouldn't have married that early.

But if my wife gives her consent,

I'd like to find a second wife.

Hey, watch it. Even if

your wife gives her consent,

I wouldn't allow my granddaughter

to be somebody's second wife.

My apology.

Excuse me.

I have to go back to the kitchen.

You are full of bullshit, you know?

Enough, mom. Enough.

Hey, the orders are piling up.

Is this my fate

As a single woman?

Pressured to meet

Unworthy men

Is this my fate

As a single woman?

All for the pride

Of my family

This is the 21st century

The world is filled with independent women

Being single should

No longer be a taboo

No longer a taboo

Is this my fate

As a single woman?

The truth is I still believe in love

That will come when it's meant to

But I'm not afraid of living alone

I enjoy

Living freely

Filling my days

Doing the work I love

What took you so long to come?

I thought you weren't coming.

I almost gave the room to another guest.

So, I'm getting the suite?

No way! You get the cheapest room.

Grandma!

- You're getting prettier!

- And you more handsome too.

Darling, Bima is here to take photos

of the hotel, right?

That's right!

You have to do a good job,

or else

- I am going to punish you.

- Ouch.

Yeah, our Instagram has to be popular,

and it's entirely your responsibility!

- Roger, beautiful!

- Beautiful!

- Come on.

- Pretty.

- Bye, Grandma.

- Bye.

When are we going to

the village of Watubo?

That comes later, okay?

We should focus

on the hotel property first.

Nat, yesterday, I came across

a guest who went into suite 303.

Has he shown up today?

- Oh, I believe that's Mr. Yudha.

- His name is Yudha, then?

He went out this morning

to visit Kelimutu Lake.

Oops. It's too late then.

Hello.

I want to buy your fresh catch.

- Are these mullets?

- Yeah, this is our catch of the day.

Snapper? I want the mullet.

- All of them?

- Add that one, black grouper.

I want all three.

Ouch!

I'm so sorry, miss.

Speeding is forbidden here!

Besides, this is a crowded marketplace,

so, you should be careful

when you ride a bike.

I didn't know that this is a market.

How can you not know?

It's crowded as hell here.

What good is dirty fish, huh?

What's wrong with you?

I'm sorry, but did you park your car

without locking it?

It's safe in Maumere. There

aren't any thieves or delinquents.

Although now, it may not be so safe

with the presence

of reckless tourists like you!

I'm so sorry.

Darling, what happened to you?

Where's your shopping basket?

A bike almost ran me over.

Everything in my basket fell.

- It's this bad.

- Poor you.

- Just ask the guy to take responsibility.

- Yeah, that's right.

What for?

Ignorant tourists who think they're cool

just because they ride big bikes.

Hello, Mr. Yudha.

- Did you go to Kelimutu, sir?

- Good evening.

Yeah, I just arrived.

- So, this is Mr. Yudha?

- Yes, Grandma, this is him.

Just call me Grandma.

- Hello, Grandma.

- Hello.

Huh? Who is this guy?

Why do you all know him?

- Handsome, no?

- Not.

Gendis, please meet Mr. Yudha.

He is our guest from Bandung.

No need to call me mister. Yudha is fine.

I'm sorry. There was a little incident.

Yeah.

A little incident, he said?

Didn't your bike arrive here

a couple of days before you did?

I heard you're going on

a Flores road trip with your bike?

- Yes.

- How awesome!

That bike is exactly the one

that almost ran me over.

I sincerely apologize once again.

Here, I've replaced your fish

with new ones.

You should accept Yudha's apology, Gendis.

Oh yes, have you two

properly introduced yourselves?

No, I have not.

Yudha, this is my oldest

granddaughter, Gendis.

She's the hotel chef.

I'm the second oldest granddaughter, Ella.

I'm Bebe, the youngest granddaughter.

- Hello, Bebe. Yudha.

- This is Gendis, the first one.

Yeah.

- So, that's my Gendis.

- Right, Grandma.

Okay, Grandma. I'm going to

give him a little tour of the hotel.

- No, I will come along.

- You're coming with us?

Please escort me to my room. I'm sleepy.

- Walk next to me.

- Let's go.

Thank you, Mr. Yudha.

Grandma, how come

you're all dressed up but sleepy?

The best!

Gendis is definitely the best cook.

You like it?

I cooked that.

Seriously? Not bad.

I didn't season it with anything.

If it had lived in polluted waters,

it wouldn't be anywhere near that savory.

You're so rese.

"Rese" is when you have to ask

what "rese" means.

- Wow.

- Who wants to have a taste?

I want to try.

Mr. Krisna, I'm Yudha Palle.

From Nusantara Hotelier.

I wrote an e-mail to you before.

His full name is Yudha Palle.

Palle is a traditional

Maumere family name.

Ella, please try this. It is so good.

Yudha, have a bite.

So annoying.

Can I try this out?

Oh, go ahead.

- That's Gendis' cooking.

- Thank you.

Grandma told me a lot of stories.

So, this hotel not only

has a cool location, good design,

and international standards,

it also has a special chef.

Special how? I'm just normal.

Special cooking.

Special position too,

being the daughter of the owner.

Chefs like that are rare.

I'm not only the owner's daughter,

I'm also this property's part-owner.

It's different.

Oh, yes, yes.

Who likes to shop

at the market for herself.

I bet that's a sign

of a down-to-earth character,

but then, you're also the oldest child,

so you're bound to be quite bossy.

Okay, and you, Yudha Palle,

are actually not a regular tourist

but a native of Maumere

who likes to make smartass analyses.

Hey, hey, I want to join the chat.

Go ahead and chat.

I want to clean the kitchen.

What about the fish?

My sister can be quite mean.

The two of us are very different.

You're mean a lot of the time

too, you know.

I'm Yudha, sorry.

I didn't introduce myself.

I'm Bima. I was Ella's neighbor

when they lived in Jakarta.

We used to ride bicycle together

in our underwear.

Don't trust what he says about us,

okay? His judgment is biased.

Have you had a drink?

There's some delicious iced coconut water.

You should definitely have a taste.

Thank you.

I want some too.

If you want some, get it yourself.

Here.

Don't take her seriously.

Ella is always competing with Gendis.

Thank you, Bebe.

You understand me very well.

Of course I do.

- Thank you.

- Hi.

Can you please take this?

Bila.

Please give this

to Bima and Erick's diving group.

Okay.

- Be! Come here.

- What's wrong?

Look at this!

Wow, somebody is doing

a background check, just like a P.I.

Shut up!

Why don't you click "add friend"

and follow each other?

No way. That's degrading.

He already follows you, you know.

I was asked to check up on him by Grandma.

Anyway, I smell something fishy here.

Why?

What is his real intention

in coming to our hotel?

Look here.

His company, Hotelier Nusantara Group,

focuses on Boutique Hotel

investment in this country,

just like our hotel.

Look. From Jakarta to Samarinda...

So, you suspect that he's here,

not only for a vacation?

Who knows what he's up to.

But we should warn Dad.

I wouldn't want him to be manipulated

by Yudha's charming smile.

Oh, so Yudha's smile is charming now?

All you have to do

is click on "follow request",

then you can look at all the photos

of Yudha's charming smile.

Do you want me to click it for you?

Bebe! No.

You are so annoying!

I was born and raised in Bandung.

My late father brought me here once

when I was small,

but I never came back until now.

It feels sad to not know your roots.

I am touched by the story

of your childhood.

I studied hospitality

at Bandung University, you know.

Really? When...

Well, by the way,

did your parents have different religions

when they got married?

Mom.

That's Yudha's privacy.

You don't need to ask.

I'm only curious.

It's okay. I'm used to it. Discussing

religion shouldn't have to be awkward.

My late father became a Muslim, Grandma.

Really? Okay.

- Morning!

Wow.

Wow, my pretty granddaughter.

I have to go teach.

Teach? What do you teach?

English at Sikka Village.

Sikka Village The one

with the Portuguese church, right?

The church is really nice, you know.

How about you and I

take Bebe to her teaching job,

then I can accompany you sightseeing?

What a rare offer.

You've never taken me to

or picked me up from my teaching job.

So?

I'd love to, but I've already got plans.

Oh, that's fine. Some other time then.

But you're still going to

take me to Sikka, right, Ella?

What day is it, by the way?

Monday, Tuesday,

Wednesday, Thursday, Friday.

It's Tuesday.

I just remembered

that I have tons of work to do downstairs.

Ella's busy.

Excuses, excuses.

Bye, everyone.

Take care, darling.

Have something to eat.

Later, Dad.

Yudha, do you want more food?

Something sweet, maybe?

No, thanks, Ella.

Let's go to Gendis' kitchen

and help her prepare lunch.

Grandma.

Just a moment, Yudha.

Grandma, I don't want to.

It seems nice to be

surrounded by women, sir.

Yes, it's a different kind of joy.

Don't be too flirty, Ella dear.

Oh my God, Grandma.

I love you, Grandma, but this is 2016.

It is my decision to flirt

with whoever I choose.

Besides, there are no signs

indicating Gendis likes Yudha.

I'm not going to let my chances

with a guy like him go to waste.

My, oh my.

Ella.

Gendis is shy

when it comes to things like that.

Please give the opportunity for her

to become close with Yudha.

What about me?

When will I have the opportunity?

Oh, sugar baby, beautiful baby.

Later, after Gendis!

Do you want her to die a virgin

because you keep overstepping her?

You're being superstitious.

It's not fair to me.

What's superstitious?

This is the curse

Of being the second child

The oldest is prioritized before me

But I still have to give up

To the youngest

It's so hard to just be myself

It's not easy to make my own decisions

Listen

World

I also want to obtain love

I want to be loved

Though no one seems to understand me

I want to be loved

Though no one seems to understand me

Ella?

Why are you lying down in the lobby?

Let's go inside.

Shut up!

I'll give you love with all my heart

Because I understand you

Your change.

Follow that car!

Faster, faster.

Where's your teeth?

So smart! Let's do it again.

We say A

We say E

We say U

We say A

Language

Humanity's greatest creation

We get to know more about each other

Language

There are so many

Different languages on earth

We get to embrace diversity

And now, let's sing again

We say A

We say I

We say E

All of us say O

Language, humanity's greatest creation

All of us

Say O

Gendis, don't forget to lock your car

and close its windows.

Can't believe you're still paranoid.

It's safe around here.

What are you doing anyway?

It's quite a coincidence

that we meet here.

I've come to look at

the Portuguese church.

It reminds me of my childhood.

I thought you were planning

to turn this place into a hotel too.

- Be...

- Hi.

Did you two make plans to meet here?

Plans? No way.

We met by chance.

We're going straight home.

Yudha's gonna reminisce

at the church nearby. Come on, Be.

Wow. I know a lot of stories

about that church.

- Oh yeah?

- Do you want us to accompany you?

Can't. Have to go back

to the hotel and work.

If you are willing, I'd love to.

Fine, but you two go on ahead.

- I'm going home.

- Please, my dear sister.

But I came here with a motorbike cab.

- How will Bebe get home later?

- Yes, how?

Why is it now, of all times,

that you didn't bring your annoying bike?

Fine.

- Let's go. Don't take too long.

- Okay.

Be.

I get that I accidentally

made a bad first impression on her,

but why does she still insist

on being mean to me?

Gendis is like this church's

old wooden door.

It's durable.

It's also thick, dry, and worn-out.

Worn-out?

Even if you knock on it,

it's hard to hear

the sound from the inside.

- Good afternoon, Father.

- Good afternoon.

Hey, do you know?

This church's designer is the same

as the one who designed Jakarta Cathedral.

It hasn't changed one bit, huh?

I remember back then,

my late father and grandpa

brought me here to enjoy the serenity.

- Really?

- Yeah.

Whenever my students'

choir group sings here,

it's always very beautiful.

Gives you chills.

You should watch them one day.

For sure.

When was the last time you came here?

When I was...

I think I was around ten years old.

After the tsunami, my Grandfather died.

His requiem Mass took place here.

He was ten during the 1992 tsunami,

so that means he's 33 this year!

What a match!

Why are you being so annoying?

Just approach him. He's fragile right now.

His sign is Cancer.

That means he's emotional.

We're lucky there are still a lot

of cakes leftover that you made.

I can't!

I feel sorry for him.

I don't want to.

- Please.

- Why don't you give this to him?

Okay. We do it together.

Bebe.

You hold this!

- Stay close!

- Okay.

Communion?

Lekun!

This cake is called Lekun.

I know what it's called.

I used to eat this

when I was small, you know.

Which one is your great-grandmother's?

Not sure.

This one, if I'm not mistaken.

- Where?

- Here.

Yeah, it's this one.

I forgot to bring flowers.

Wait. I'm going back to the car for a bit.

You're coming back, right?

I'm not as mean as you think.

Just wait here.

You're leaving already?

Move over.

What are you doing?

I need these flowers

for Yudha's great-grandma's grave.

So, you're asking for her blessing?

Shut up!

Gosh.

Let's tag along.

I don't want to be a third wheel.

Fine with me.

Somebody is very enthusiastic.

How did you manage to find flowers?

They were in my car's trunk,

for the hotel's bouquet.

But you can use them.

So, your car's trunk

is like Doraemon's pocket?

Thank you very much.

Today has been very enjoyable.

I hope you enjoyed it too.

Yeah, it's been alright.

Since I was little,

I've been raised to be happy

when I see others happy.

It's almost a draw.

It's almost dawn.

I have a lot of work to prepare

for the grand opening.

Don't be "gombal".

What a sweet-talker!

Sweet-talker!

TO REPLACE YOUR FLOWERS

Woohoo. That must be from Yudha.

You're such a busybody.

How many did you give yesterday?

Yesterday was only six.

This is three times six.

- Smartass!

- Let me see the card.

- Bebe.

- Grandma.

Bebe, where have you been?

Why has your room been empty

since early morning?

You should pick up the phone

whenever I call.

I was jogging by the beach.

Jogging barefoot, without shoes?

Your hair's soaking wet.

Jogging barefoot is my way of directly

transferring my love energy

to the sand, Grandma.

Also, I love to jump

straight into the water afterwards.

Fine then.

You haven't finished telling me

the story about

Yudha and Gendis last night.

You were snoring by the time

the story got intense.

Don't gossip in front of the person

you're gossiping about!

It's better this way, right?

It's better to do it in front of you

rather than stab you in the back.

But I think there are much better places

for a first date than a graveyard!

It's bad energy.

It's not a date! It's just a coincidence

that we ran into each other.

I don't think it's a coincidence.

He might've stalked Gendis

all the way to Sikka.

If he truly did, that's totally freaky!

Bebe. Take note. We need sugar.

So, will you spend time

with Yudha again today?

No. I have to re-stock our inventory.

Bebe and I can take care of that.

Grandma, I already promised Erick

to teach him cloth weaving today.

Let Erick learn by himself.

Grandma, only girls learn weaving here.

Can't a foreigner interested

in the culture learn it?

There should be equal opportunities.

Where is my equal opportunity

when it comes to forcing me to marry?

Bebe!

Continue the story now.

You don't want to move

from this house, Auntie?

No, my dear.

When was the last time you fixed the roof?

Ten years ago,

your uncle sent money from Java.

You don't have to worry.

I will fix this house for you.

You are just like your late grandpa.

Are you married?

Not yet.

- Girlfriend?

- Not yet.

Fiance?

Not yet.

Please pray for me so I can find my match.

And I can be like you and uncle.

I will.

I have to go now.

Take care.

The room for Ms. Manda has been confirmed.

I want to see Tenun.

There are a lot of events

for the grand opening.

Can I go on an excursion?

You can go on an excursion

to the nearby island.

- OK, bye.

- Keep in touch.

Why didn't you show up at breakfast?

Early this morning,

I went to visit my family's house.

Oh yes, we're still going to see

Tenun Village today, right?

Sure, but aren't you busy? Isn't

the grand opening happening soon?

Yudha.

Huh? My English is terrible,

but you're asking me to do it?

Why are you so grumpy?

It's just that my English is not good.

Where is Natali? You can ask her

to stand by here at the reception.

I want to hang out with Dad and Yudha.

But which of these pictures

do you want to upload?

Why don't we choose

these together over coffee?

Just e-mail them to me.

I'll take care of it later.

You can knit? Don't bullshit me.

I'm not lying.

Are you done?

So neat.

Thank you.

It's so good.

Add some chili.

Or do you want this?

Which dish is the hardest to prepare?

That one.

Your sister's so meticulous.

She has to taste every dish here

to prepare the hotel's grand opening menu.

Yeah. To find the right menu.

She's such a perfectionist.

Now, imagine her finding a husband.

That's why I like simplicity.

Just like you, Ella.

What's with you?

It's fish seared in a sweet and sour soup.

Taste this.

It's enough? Try it.

What you normally make

is already close to this.

No. I wonder why? I follow the recipe.

Seasoning, the amount to use, everything.

Still, the taste is off.

Do you want my opinion about your cooking?

Wrong question.

Oh? Sure, sure.

You know a lot about food?

I may not be a food critic,

but as a culinary enthusiast...

Well, at least you've been

to many Michelin star restaurants.

I think your cooking is perfect.

Absolutely perfect.

To a point that there's something missing.

What's that?

Imperfection.

The element of surprise.

That's what makes life beautiful.

The things outside the calculation,

the flaws that actually serve

to make something complete.

Ella.

Let's wear the traditional clothes

together. With me.

What? You think you're here on a vacation?

Go and take some pictures!

Pictures of the traditional dance are

a welcome addition to the hotel website.

I took a lot of shots already.

Take more!

Yudha.

Please wear this sarong

and we can dance. Come on!

No. I'm a bad dancer. Off beat.

Come on.

I'll help you.

Here.

Wow, you look nice.

Nothing fits.

They're either too small or too big.

Search my trunk.

I sew those myself.

Copied from a Mode Blaad.

What's Mode Blaad, Grandma?

It's a glossy magazine, and inside,

they gave us a bonus pattern.

This is yours.

I love this one.

It reminds me of Brigitte Bardot.

I wore that one when I danced

with Bing Slamet.

I want that one.

This dress suits you more, Gendis.

Ella should have it. I'll wear this.

Ella, Bebe, come sit here!

Hey, listen.

From now on, you two shouldn't tag along

whenever Gendis spends time with Yudha.

Let the two of them have their privacy.

Yudha's the one

who often asks us to tag along.

The more the merrier, Grandma.

Well, of course, there's no way

he'd forbid any of you from coming.

That's why, next time, you should

just leave Gendis and Yudha alone.

Stop bothering them.

Yes, my matriarch.

Matriarch?

These are all prepared by Gendis.

Wow, awesome.

Please, you must eat!

I'd love to.

So, here's...

- Yudha.

- Hi.

Do I look pretty?

You're always pretty,

regardless of what you're wearing.

Come along for the excursion trip

to the nearby island tomorrow, okay?

We can party, sunbathe, and...

- Definitely.

- Promise?

- Promise? I'll wait for you.

- Sure. Just a moment.

- Just a moment, please.

- Alright.

You look different.

Gorgeous.

Thank you.

How's the food?

I wonder. Do the guests like it?

Is it still too...

perfect?

Come on.

Can you please not act cynical

towards me for just one night?

Okay.

I keep hearing the guests

praising your cooking.

And now, the food is almost gone.

What?

Gone?

I can't let this happen.

I have to go to the kitchen.

I can't. I have to manage this.

Didn't you say that

your kitchen staff is the best?

I can't. I have to manage this.

You should have some faith in them.

Wine for you, Grandma?

I don't drink.

Please pass it on

to all the guests. Thanks.

Oh my, Gendis.

- Let's stop by at that boat.

- Okay.

Give me some octopus.

- Which one is fresh?

- All of them.

So, this one.

- How much is it?

- Forty thousand.

Wow, that's cheap.

You're such a Metropolitan man.

All is cheap for you.

But they are rather monstrous.

Let's go.

Please put this on me, Bim!

With all my pleasure.

How is it? Clean already?

Perfect.

Can I swim now?

I never stopped you

from swimming to begin with.

Well, true.

How about you swim as well?

You go first. I'll jump in later.

Okay.

Do you think Gendis is attracted to Yudha?

I'm not sure about your sister,

but I'm very sure

that Yudha likes Gendis very much.

Do you need any help?

Never mind. It'll be ready soon.

I was looking for you this morning,

but you left already.

Did you make plans to go with Yudha?

No, he was just ready

at the boat before I knew it.

I went to your room,

but you were still asleep.

You should've just woken me up.

Or maybe you are falling for him already?

I don't believe that a person

can fall in love in just a few days, okay?

That's just your own theory.

That's why people

believe in love at first sight.

Well, okay, okay. Chill, sista.

I salute the husband and wife

who take care of this mangrove forest.

Ever since the tsunami,

he took the initiative

to plant all this by himself.

A date with you

really is something else, huh?

In Bandung, a date usually means

going to a boutique in a mall.

If we were in Bandung,

I'd have asked you to take me

shopping for kitchen utensils.

Browsing for a pressure cooker and fryer.

I'm really proud of you.

Why?

Yours and your sisters.

Maybe it all reminds us of our mother.

We don't want her positive vibes

to be gone.

- Your mom's also an amazing chef, right?

- She was awesome.

- Your dad told me that.

- Really?

A lot of the recipes I use

were passed down to me from my mom.

I want to be as good as she was.

I also want

a bigger kitchen with a sous chef

and more staff members.

I mean, for now,

the hotel's kitchen is fine the way it is,

but we need to anticipate how things

will develop in the future, right?

However, the saying,

"If it ain't broke, don't fix it."

I don't know.

I hope you're not acrophobic.

I climbed up here once,

with Bebe.

But you haven't with me.

Wow.

It's so wonderful.

There are no regrets once you are up here.

It's beautiful indeed.

Thank you for showing me around.

You are welcome.

Because of your collective effort,

we are fully booked

for three months ahead!

Don't forget. This also means

more work for all of us.

It's always work.

When are my granddaughters

getting married?

We need more recruitment

for all divisions,

be it housekeeping, reception, or kitchen.

Dad, it's fine.

I can still handle the work.

Yeah, how are we going to pay for that?

Dad and I have thought

things through carefully.

Dad has a surprise for you two.

Ella and I agreed

that we're going to sell

some of the hotel's shares to...

Yudha.

What?

That means

I can have my own penthouse built!

We can have our own bungalow

for weaving classes!

And for you, Gendis,

Yudha will build a floor

dedicated to a state-of-the-art kitchen,

with a sous chef and staff members

you can hand-pick yourself.

It's okay, sis.

You are allowed to scream joyfully.

Yup.

How dare that Yudha.

I don't agree with any of this.

What's the matter, dear?

Why do we need an extra wing?

And bungalows nonsense!

Our hotel will become

just like his other investments.

Why do we have to be so insecure

about a place that we've built together?

If Mom was still alive,

she would never approve of your idea!

Think before you speak!

You guys should think before you act.

You've all been fooled by Yudha!

He may seem nice,

charming, and always available for you,

but he's nothing but a thief.

Gendis! Don't call

your future husband a thief.

What future husband?

Well, actually...

he did ask for my permission

to propose to you.

He told me he's going to

propose to you tomorrow.

Yudha is proposing to Gendis?

This is so unfair!

Ella.

But I didn't see this coming.

He won't plan on proposing to you

if there were no positive signs from you.

You must have been

dating him behind my back.

In the meantime,

you let me flirt with him.

You let me flirt with him

and be affectionate to him.

No, it's not like that.

You're the one the family

puts first all the time.

Ella.

You're the head chef.

You're the one

with the vision for this hotel.

Even Yudha only acknowledges you.

What about me?

Dad!

Kris, you've been focusing

too much on business.

How could you leave us in the dark?

Why did it have to come to this?

Just find the ring in another store,

but send me the picture first.

Yes, through WhatsApp tonight.

- Okay, sir.

- Yeah.

- I'll send it now.

- Thank you.

Hey, how did you know I was here?

Turns out you only got close

to me and my family

for business!

Oh, is this about

buying your hotel's shares?

Don't laugh!

You got me all wrong.

Wrong, how?

I initially came here

with the sole intention of doing business.

But as I got to know you and your family,

I got attached to you

and your lovely family, sincerely.

Yeah, right?

Why didn't you tell me about

your intention to buy our shares?

I didn't know that Mr. Krisna had

a talented and beautiful daughter

who I'd meet by accident.

Excuses. You came into my family's lives

out of the blue,

showing off your wealth

by having your big bike sent here,

and forcing your charming smile

on all of us, including Ella.

You tried to buy this family.

And what's worse,

you tried to buy this family through me!

You think a woman nowadays

will just blindly accept

when a man proposes because

he got her father's approval?

Please calm down, Gendis.

Gendis, why does everything

have to have a reason?

How long have we even been acquainted?

Gendis, isn't it possible that

despite the wall you've built around you,

there is a chance for me

to look for a way in and reach you?

So I could see your heart's kitchen?

Hey.

I want to be alone right now.

Ella, are you okay?

Gosh, what are you doing?

I've been your shoulder to cry on

since the old days, you know.

Yudha is going to propose to Gendis.

It's so unfair.

I don't want to talk. I'm not in the mood.

The universe always has a way

Of showing itself to its inhabitants

Love is all around

Men aren't worthy of a woman's tears

There are many more of them here

At this shore

From America, Barcelona, to Jakarta

Men aplenty, from all over the world

But if not a single one of them

Is right for you

I'll always be here, awaiting your love

You're as close to perfection

As it gets to me

Your laugh, your anger, and your ambition

All inspire me

The universe always has a way

Of showing itself to us

Love is all around

You're as close to perfection

As it gets to me

Your laugh, your anger, and your ambition

All inspire me

The universe always has a way

Of showing itself to us

Love is all around

You're up so early.

I have to go.

Where to?

Please tell the rest of your family

I'm sorry for having to leave.

I'll transfer everything I have to pay.

I'd appreciate it if I could leave

my stuff here for the time being.

But why?

I need some time alone.

- No, please don't go.

- Take care.

I will arrange for my stuff

to be picked up later.

No, you can't.

Be. Okay.

So long, Be.

But Yudha.

Clean this dusty table, please!

My grumpy morning lady.

Want to have breakfast at the beach?

Come on.

Why is my heart

Filled with longing?

Hollow, directionless

And devoid of hope

The morning freshens me no more

It is mute and exhausting

Yet in this silent morning

I'm reminded of the memories

I yearn to sing a song

An old song

It's not only a memory

Not a hollow memory

Why is my heart

Filled with longing?

Because it is reminded

Of you

I yearn to sing a song

An old song

It's not only a memory

Not a hollow memory

Why is my heart

Filled with longing?

Because it is reminded

Of you

Yudha just came over.

Why didn't you tell me?

Huh? I thought you said

you didn't want to see him again.

Yeah. What I meant was, if I had

met him, I could have told him off again.

Gosh.

He was here to pick up

the things he left here.

And to leave that postcard for you.

And where is he now? He went back

to the harbor to wait for a ferry.

He said he was headed to Kupang next.

From Yudha, yeah?

Why do you have to be grumpy for so long?

What else, Be?

Here, make it pretty.

Gendis needs some encouragement.

Here.

When else will you get

this kind of opportunity?

What do you mean?

Chasing a guy before his ferry departs,

during the climax of a movie's third act.

- Bebe!

- And all for the sake of love.

Come on.

Hurry!

Wait!!

Good luck!

Hi.

How did you know where I was?

I... want to return this.

What's this?

You left this, right?

On my kitchen island?

Before you left.

This is not from me.

Oh? But Bebe said...

Bebe!

Sweet. Too sweet.

Does coffee have to be bitter?

Now what?

I'm clueless.

Unlike in the kitchen, where

everything's certain, I'm confident.

No recipe is guaranteed to succeed.

Because there is an X-factor in life.

Given that, I don't see why

our relationship

necessarily has to be perfect.

But why should we skip the drama either?

It's exhausting.

Isn't that one of the essences

of a relationship? Of life itself?

Well, if you want

an explosive relationship full of drama,

you should just be with Ella.

I'm just afraid of disappointment.

Remember when you were

just learning how to cook?

How many times

you accidentally cut yourself?

Did it hurt?

Do you really need to ask?

So, bottom line, you're asking me...

to train...

our chopping skills together?

Is that it?

Are you willing to chop

some vegetables with me,

with the risk of cutting our fingers,

with no guarantee

that the dish will be delicious?

True, and at this spot too.

True, it's certainly

the weirdest one I've made.

Too many people

Lets recite Al-fatihah

to the bride and the groom,

or pray accordingly to your religion.

Thank you.

- Dad.

- Thank you.

-Just let it go, Grandma

-What do you mean "let go"?

At least someone

is tying the knot in our family.

I'd rather go back to Jakarta.

I'd get a stroke if I spend

too much time on this island.

Don't say that.

How did you two end up meeting again?

Actually, we met again through Facebook.

After that, we just kept

in touch through Snapchat,

FaceTime, and WhatsApp.

Wow, you two are so millennial!

Let's say hi.

Gendis should've married first,

not her dad!

He never gave me a heads up

and suddenly it's his wedding.

Congratulations, sir.

Let's congratulate them, Grandma!

They're supposed to come here,

not the other way around.

And that old neighbor of mine

is pretty sneaky,

dating my son behind my back.

Is it painful?

This is what you get

from chopping carrots backward.

Next lesson is to chop some onions.

Ella, seeing us both

in these traditional clothes

makes me impatient

for when it's our turn to...

To do what?

Will you marry me?

Oh no. Not at Dad's wedding!

I have some news for you.

- You... How many months has it been?

- Only three months.

I don't want you to feel trapped.

So, not only because of this pregnancy.

We also have to come up with a strategy.

This is a story

Of highs and lows

The tale of us, the three sisters

We live our lives with so much love

And one day

Love mesmerized us all

When love comes unexpectedly

The three sisters can't hardly resist

Who would've thought, who would've guessed

That the three sisters are falling in love

Feeling restless day and night

Longing for that first hint of light

This is the story of three sisters

All three mesmerized by love

How can we resist love

When we are too mesmerized by love?

Who would've thought, who would've guessed

That the three sisters know love

Feeling restless day and night

Longing for that first hint of light

This is the story of three sisters

All three mesmerized by love

Three sisters who can't resist love

When we are too mesmerized by love

Oh, the three sisters

Grandma, you still want

great-grandchildren, right?

Like your friends?

Great-grandchildren?

Of course. It's been my dream,

but it doesn't matter now

which of the three of you marries first.

Be it Ella or Gendis,

there's no use rushing it or...

What's the word?

Stepping over someone else.

What about me, Grandma?

- So, you're like...

- Yes.

Oh, God have mercy.

Grandma. Grandma.

Hey, Gendis, Ella, help me with Grandma!

Wake up, Grandma!

What's wrong with Grandma, Be?

Grandma!

What's wrong, Be?

I just broke the news to Grandma.

- Hey.

- What?

It's because of you.

Grandma, I love you. Please wake up.

Really? So, I have to wake up?

Grandma, you almost

gave me a heart attack.

‪Shopping for natural products

It's chemical-free

Fresh vegetables, fresh fruits

The animals are also fresh

Hello, carnivores

Also for the omnivores

Whatever you want

It's available at Geliting Market

Women, young and old

They're selling modestly

They are responsible

For their family's economy

Talks about the family's recipes

And about the neighbors

Just go

And shop

At Geliting Market

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