Dear to Me
Synopsis
A 27-year-old Indonesian, Tim, is having a family vacation with both of his parents on a remote island far from the city, where they learn about the myth of a reincarnated deer that exists somewhere along the beach. Island locals believe that seeing the deer is a sign of meeting one’s soulmate. Tim is the only one who secretly hoping to discover the deer, hiding his desire from his very devout Christian parents.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Locarno Film Festival: Open Doors
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Monica Vanesa Tedja
- Screenplay & Story
- Monica Vanesa Tedja
- Original Score
- Anna Kühlein
- Original Title
- Dear to Me
- Country of Origin
- Germany, Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 18m
- Production Studios
- Studio Rumah Kedua, Filmuniversität Babelsberg KONRAD WOLF
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Monica Vanesa Tedja
Monica Vanesa Tedja
Anna Kühlein
Anna-Lena Laura Engelhardt
Felix Schwegler, Astrid Saerong
Department Leadership Roster
Monica Vanesa Tedja
Director
Felix Schwegler
Producer
Astrid Saerong
Producer
Monica Vanesa Tedja
Writer
Anna-Lena Laura Engelhardt
Editor
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Dear to Me.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dear to Me
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dear to Me about?
A 27-year-old Indonesian, Tim, is having a family vacation with both of his parents on a remote island far from the city, where they learn about the myth of a reincarnated deer that exists somewhere along the beach. Island locals believe that seeing the deer is a sign of meeting one’s soulmate. Tim is the only one who secretly hoping to discover the deer, hiding his desire from his very devout Christian parents.
Who directed Dear to Me?
Dear to Me was directed by Monica Vanesa Tedja.
Who stars in Dear to Me?
The principal cast of Dear to Me includes Jourdy Pranata, Jerome Kurnia, Willem Bevers, Wani Siregar, Abbe Rahman.
When was Dear to Me released and how long is it?
Dear to Me was released in 2021 with a total runtime of 18m.
Who composed the musical score for Dear to Me?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dear to Me was composed by Anna Kühlein.