Imagine Hitch but make it Indonesian, chaotic, and somehow even more embarrassing for everyone involved.
A smitten student who lacks confidence enlists the help of his brother to learn everything possible about his dream girl so he can win her over.
Acting
Real brothers Andovi and Jovial Da Lopez bring genuine sibling messiness.
Writing
Relentlessly quotable Jakarta slang and bro-code dialogue.
Director
Fajar Bustomi
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Part of the 2010s Indonesian YouTuber-to-film pipeline—Da Lopez brothers built massive online followings before transitioning to features, bringing their established fanbase and chaotic energy directly to cinemas.
The film's title 'Modus' (Indonesian for 'scheme/motive') winks at the genre's tradition of romantic deception while trying to have its redemption arc too—whether it earns that is the real debate.
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