Taste of Cherry (Ta’m-e gīlās, 1997) is a world-renowned film by Iranian director Abbas Kiarostami, famous for its deep existential themes and minimalist style. You can find versions with Indonesian subtitles (Sub Indo) on platforms like Bstation - BiliBili. The Story (SPOILERS AHEAD)
Judul Asli: Ta'm-e gilas (طعم گيلاس) Sutradara: Abbas Kiarostami Genre: Drama, Road Movie Negara: Iran Durasi: 95 Menit Rating: R (untuk tema dewasa) Taste Of Cherry Sub Indo
Pria Tua (Sub Indo Akurat): "Dulu, pagi itu, aku membawa tali. Aku mau gantung diri di pohon murbei. Tapi tiba-tiba buahnya jatuh ke mulutku. Manisnya… luar biasa. Aku lihat matahari terbit. Aku dengar suara anak-anak sekolah. Aku mengikat tali itu ke sabukku, tapi aku pergi memetik murbei. Kehidupan menyelamatkanku, bukan karena Tuhan atau filosofi, tapi karena rasa buah itu." Taste of Cherry ( Ta’m-e gīlās , 1997)
Cerita berpusat pada Mr. Badii (diperankan oleh Homayoun Ershadi), seorang pria paruh baya yang mengendarai mobil Range Rover-nya di jalanan berdebu pinggiran kota Teheran. Badii memiliki satu tujuan yang sangat spesifik dan kelam: ia berniat melakukan bunuh diri dan mencari seseorang yang bersedia menguburkannya. Responsibility and Human Connection : The final passenger,
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: The final passenger, Mr. Bagheri, agrees to the job but shares his own story of a failed suicide attempt that was thwarted by the simple pleasure of tasting a mulberry, urging Badii to reconsider. Minimalism
The film follows Badii (played by Homayoun Ershadi), a middle-aged man who sets out on a journey to find someone to bury him after he takes his own life. He travels through the beautiful but rugged Iranian landscape, stopping at various locations to inquire about his request. Along the way, he meets several individuals, including a young Turkish merchant, a war veteran, and a schoolteacher, each with their own story to tell. Through these encounters, Badii's character is revealed, and the audience is invited to reflect on the complexities of human existence.