The Prize (2023 film)

The Prize (Minangkabau: Onde Mande!; lit. Oh My Goodness!) is a 2023 Indonesian comedy-drama film directed and written by Paul Fauzan Agusta. It stars Shenina Cinnamon, Emir Mahira, Jajang C. Noer, Jose Rizal Manua, Shahabi Sakri, and Ajil Ditto.

The film was theatrically released on 22 June 2023. It received two nominations at the 2023 Indonesian Film Festival: Best Actor for Manua and Best Actress for Noer.

Premise

The inhabitants of Sigiran Village, situated on the banks of Lake Maninjau, employ creative strategies to still obtain the lottery prize from the soap company to advance their village, although the initial winner has passed away.

Cast

• Shenina Cinnamon as Si Mar
• Emir Mahira as Anwar
• Jajang C. Noer as Ni Ta
• Jose Rizal Manua as Da Am
• Shahabi Sakri as Huda
• Ajil Ditto as Hadi

Production

Principal photography took place from January to February 2023 around the Lake Maninjau in West Sumatra.

Release

The Prize was theatrically released on 22 June 2023. The film exceeded more than 100,000 admissions twelve days after its theatrical release.

The project was showcased during the Far East in Progress program at the 2023 Far East Film Festival.

Accolades