As a long-time enthusiast of Asian cinema, I must say that the collaboration between Falcon Pictures and Contents Panda on the Indonesian remake of “Miracle in Cell No. 7″ and its subsequent sequel and animated series adaptation is nothing short of a masterstroke. The success of this remake, which has already broken into the top 5 all-time box office rankings in Indonesia, serves as a testament to the universal appeal of well-crafted stories that resonate with audiences across cultures.
The Indonesian remake of the 2013 comedy-drama “Miracle in Cell No. 7,” directed by Lee Hwan-kyung from South Korea, is set to receive a sequel and an animated series adaptation from Falcon Pictures in Indonesia. This decision comes after the initial film saw tremendous success at the box office in 2022, earning the fifth spot in the country’s all-time box office rankings and selling over 5.8 million movie tickets nationwide.
On Saturday, at the Asia Contents and Film Market in Busan, representatives from both the original and remade versions discussed an unconventional partnership between two prominent Asian film companies: Indonesia’s Falcon Pictures and South Korea’s Contents Panda. The original Korean production, which attracted nearly 13 million theater-goers, did not receive a follow-up movie.
As a gamer, I’d say: “In my experience, remaking a movie can be a smart move to boost its popularity.” That’s what Danny Lee from Contents Panda, a subsidiary of the major Korean distributor NEW, is saying. They’ve already shown in Korea that the story resonates.
Previous works of Contents Panda have enjoyed global success with their movies. For instance, the hit thriller Train to Busan was reimagined as The Last Train to New York, directed by Timo Tjahjanto last year. Additionally, the remake rights for Miracle in Cell No. 7 were acquired by Turkey and the Philippines, and these adaptations garnered decent box office numbers in their respective countries. Currently, Spain’s Rock and Ruz are working on a remake of Miracle in Cell No. 7, featuring acclaimed actor Mario Casas from The Invisible Guest.
Contents Panda and Falcon are continuing the trend seen in other Korean films, where they travel to Southeast Asia for remakes. For instance, CJ Entertainment’s movie, “Sunny,” a 2011 drama about a group of female friends reconnecting 20 years after high school, was remade by Miles Film in Indonesia. However, the popularity of South Korean content in that region has primarily been due to the allure of dramas starring well-known actors from Korea.
The film “Miracle in Cell No. 7” tells the tale of a man with mental disabilities, wrongfully convicted for murder and imprisoned. The Indonesian rendition primarily adheres to the original narrative, though with minor adjustments.
B Naveen, from Falcon Pictures, stated that they adjusted the content to make it less gloomy for the prisoners. They added more humor to it and cast well-known Indonesian comedians to play the roles of the inmates in the movie.
Falcon Pictures is also bringing the film into an animation series directed by Daryl Wilson.
Lee is thrilled about the development of the original movie into a sequel and an animated spin-off. This is a fantastic demonstration of teamwork among top-tier producers,” he remarks.
The follow-up movie of “Miracle in Cell No. 7” is set to premiere in Indonesian cinemas on Christmas. Following its release, a 8-episode animated series adaptation will be available across the country.
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2024-10-07 09:24