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Don't take long bath, dear. You don't want cold breakfast, don't you?.

Honey, what time are you leaving for the airport? /Soon.

Well how much time do you have left?

Why?

Do you think you can do it in 15 minutes?

I'm just not in the mood.

I'm serving croissant this morning.

Honey, please drink your milk

Who are you? /This is Lita.

She came from Padang Sidempuan last night.

She was a sleep when you got home.

Honey, you don't want to miss your flight!

Lita is your second cousin. She's just graduated from USU.

She's on holiday. That's why I invite her to visit us in.

So I won't get too lonely when you're at work.

So what do you think? Nice, eh?

Honey what are you doing?

The doctor said I have to do this, it will

accelerate your sperm directly to my eggs.

Honey, sorry I can't walk you out! Bye...

Are you going to arisan today?

Yes. In fact, I'll go to Paprika to prepare, this morning.

It's not going to start until noon, right?

Yes, but I want to make sure that everything is perfect.

You know what? Meimei is joining us today!

Won't she be working?

The arisan is during lunchtime.

Ginally, Meimei has the time to go to arisan!

I chose this for the color.

What's with your face?

My Mom is trying to fix me up again/ With whom?

I have no idea. She just magically showed up in my kitchen this morning.

She's from Padang Sidempuan.

So what's wrong with Deasy, the girl I introduced?

She's pretty, smart, nice to talk to...

Yes, but is not that simple.

I want to. I don't feel chemistry just like yourself and Ical.

The chemistry between me and Ical is not the same anymore.

If only I could give him a child, He'd love me more.

I just don't understand how someone can stop loving...

...their spouse just becausethey haven't got kids.

If my future wife can not give me kids, that would be fine with me.

Now, how will you have kids? If You can't find a wife!?

Just a moment, please.

Someone is asking for you. A prospective big client.

He wants to speak only to you, he says that you are recommended by his pal.

Who is he? /Nino Aditya. A film producer.

Really? Never heard of him.

I said he is a film producer, not the vice president.

By the way, who's the vice president?

I'll put him through.

He sounded nice. Just be careful.

Why? I heard he's a queer.

Hello? /Sakti? /Yes.

I plan to build a new office. I heard that you're the most qualified person.

How did you get my name?

Someone recommended you/ May I know who?

That's not very important?

What if we set up a meeting, so we can talk about this plan.

Sure, when?

How about breakfast tomorrow morning? /No Problem.

Great. I'll see you tomorrow at eight in Nuna's Kitchen.

No, no, please don't move it, it's already fine there/Andieeen...

What are you doing here this early.

You know I haven't finished preparing.

Relax. I'm not gonna interfere with the table setting.

That's your full authority.

By the way this is Ruben...

You know I have a lot of spare time when the kids being at school.

And I always wanted to learn how to speak spanish.

I saw Ruben's private lesson on a newspaper...

And now he is my Spanish teacher.

Ruben, honey, why don't you get something to drink.

So, what do you think?

About what? /Ruben.

Well I don't know. I don't speak any Spanish.

Well he's cute, don't you think? I couldn't care less he speaks Spanish at all.

No comment.

What's wrong? I flirt alot even before I got divorced.

Glirtatious or adulterous?

Adulterous means making love with feelings.

When it doesn't involve emotion, that's flirtatious.

And that's supposed to be acceptable?

You know, we have the right to feel bored sometimes.

So, the conclusion is, flirting can make a marriage last.

So how come you get divorced?

That's another story/Whatever. I never feel bored.

Everything is perfect in my family.

Once in a while, just for fun.

Yunita, see this? This table is perfect, right?

If one of the corners is messed up...

What's the point of the fest being tidy, right.

You're a real woman now?

What's with the make-up.

Go...shut up.

You can't use mascara like that. You should curl your eyelashes first.

See you've got the eyelash curler. Use it.

See? Now your eyes are more... dazzling.

Hey, Your left eyebrow needs to be fixed/Really?

Here, let me fix it.

Why don't you come with me to the arisan?

Skip gym for one day. You're six-pack already.

I want to keep it like that. Besides, what will I do in Arisan?

Keep me accompany/What for?

I just feel insecure. The dress code is polka dot...

Look at my suit, it's so plain.

So don't go then.

But I Have to. My shrink told me that I have to find a new environment.

Gor what? /So I can be more relaxed.

Why do you believe in a shrink.

They'll just add problems to your complicated life.

So you keep coming back to them.

Why don't you just stop criticizing me and come with me?

I'll pass. A man joining a women's arisan? I think I'm more manly than that.

Hallo? /Monkey/Yes, Mom?

Don't forget, tonight, we're going to body scrub.

I can't tonight. I have meeting with a client.

No, don't give me excuse, if your skin gets dull, you'll blame me!

Yes, mom/Well, alright then...

Your mother? /Yes/What did she say?

Mmm... She asked me to come home early because the masseur lady will come.

Oh, so, you are too manly to come with me to the arisan...

But it's okay for you to have your body scrubbed with your mother?

That's different, She's my own mother.

You are the only man I know who is into body scrubbing.

So men can't take care of their bodies?

But, there's tattoos all over your body?

Tattoos are art. Getting your body scrubbed is health issue.

That's two different things, honey.

You brought all these candles?

I have to, they don't have scented ones here.

Really? /No, they don't.

No! Don't do that/What?

It's such a waste to burn those beautiful candles.

So why did you bring them?

Sometimes, things are meant to be looked at, dear. Not for used.

But, we can eat the food, right? /Of course.

You're full of contradictions. You should go to a shrink before you blow up.

What do you mean?

I don' t need to go to any shrink.

I am the most stable person I've ever known/Whatever.

Mei, I'll pick you up at 2.30pm. We've got a meeting with a client at 3.

Hi, Dien/Darling, how are you?

Have you started yet?

No, we're still waiting for two people.

Ladies, I want you to meet my best friend Meimei.

She's an interior designer

She just finished an art gallery, in Kemang.

She usually doesn't have enough time, to attend arisan. She's a career woman.

No wonder...

Make yourself comfortable, Mei/Thanks

This is my seventh visit, Doctor. But still can't feel any change.

In fact, now I can't control myself at all. Gor example, at the gym.

There is this guy who totally makes me unable to concentrate.

He is like a heart beat enhancer to me.

Every time I see him. My heartbeat reached its limit.

Is he gay, too?

What are you talking about? Who cares whether he's gay or not?

The bottom line is I have to be normal. Why can't I be normal?

Today, being gay is not considered abnormal.

Yes, I remember everything that you've said.

But I am paying you to make me normal.

I've told you before.

My father's dead. I'm a Bataknese, the only child...

I have to ensure that our family name continues for next generation.

Says who? /Says my traditional custom, and my family.

Not to mention what will happen if my mom finds out that her son is gay.

She'll hang herself.

I heard that you're also a member of another arisan?

Yes I am. I joined an arisan 12, an arisan 28, 34.

I am also a member of a watch collectors, cat lovers arisan.

And next month, I plan to join a shoe collectors arisan.

Hey, Wan, is that a croco bag? How long were you on the waiting list?

Not long. Only three months.

I heard that you have to carry the certificate all the time.

That's right. I used to have a croco bag.

When I went to Singapore...

Don't you think we should start now? Sakti's gonna pick me up at 3 pm.

Sakti's coming? How is he? I miss him so much. If he comes, ask him to stay.

We can't. We have a meeting at three. Let's start now.

I bought this from the internet.

The ad said that this is a good treatment for gays.

All I have to do is look at gay pictures and inhale it.

Then my brain will reject anything homosexual.

Does it work?

Mmm... I get nauseated. But that's it. I'm still aroused.

You don't need this. It may make your brain reject everything.

Helllloooo... Sorry, we're late/ We were at Brother Ton's gallery.

Let me see what you bought? / Let's see/Oh, beautiful isn't it...

What do you think? /You can get the same thing in the flea market.

You think so? /And isn't Brother Ton a former badminton player?

Yeah, but since his brother became a minister, he's become a batik entrepreneur.

Well, whatever. Can you start the arisan now, please? /Alright.

Ladies, since we have a career woman afraid...

...she's gonna be late for a meeting, we should start now.

Since we have two new members today, we should hear their introductions.

Ganny, why don't you start?

Okay. My name is Ganny Darmawan. I live in Pondok Indah.

My husband is one of the chairman of the Indonesian Bank Restructuring Agency.

My father-in-law is the owner of the Duta chain store.

I am actually an ordinary housewife.

But last month a spa chain from Thailand asked me to open a branch here.

In fact, Dewi magazine printed my profile this month...page 60 ladies...

So next week, all of you have to come to the launch of my new spa.

So what kind of treatment should I get?

Gor the next session, we'll talk about your childhood.

Perhaps there was traumatic experience.

Well, it seems my childhood was perfectly happy.

We'll see.

Can I have some of those sleeping pills again, Doctor?

I gave you some last week. They're not candies you know.

I know, but lately I'm having trouble sleeping.

Alright. Wait here.

I've joined a lot of arisans. But this arisan is different.

Everybody is very sophisticated and very ''fashionable''. Well, I think that's it.

You don't want to hear me talking all day, do you? Thank you.

It's your turn honey... C'mon. Mei?

Hmm... My name is Meimei, I'm an interior designer... Mmm...

Who's your husband? / My husband is Ical.

He's, a lawyer at a multi-national company here.

Tell us about your parents/ My parents passed away.

How about your in-laws? / They passed away as well...

Meimei is the one who in herited Hariadi Batik Company.

Hello?

Alright, no problem.

I'll pick up Meimei and go straight back to the office.

Sakti! Come here honey. How are you? You look great! Come sit here.

He can't. We have to go back. We've got an important meeting at 3, right?

No, it was cancelled.

Ladies, this is Sakti is Meimei's colleague at work.

He's an architect. If any of you need some advice, just give him a call.

Can I have your name card?

Whoa, even his name card holder is Louis Vuitton.

Let's start the draw now, don't forget about our arisan 'cause a new hunk.

In a minute. Sakti, why don't you join our arisan?

Join the arisan? /That's right.

I don't think so. I just come here to pick up Meimei.

Oh c'mon. Join us. So we can see you at least once a month.

Sorry, I'm just too busy.

It's only once a month. You know that I go to arisan 5 times a month.

How come you can't make it once a month.

Alright, do you have a hundred bucks. Give it to me.

Great! This means Sakti is officially joining our arisan.

Let's start drawing.

Sakti honey, you're so lucky. You're the winer.

This means, you'll be the host of our next Arisan!

Oh, so you ladies buy & sell stuff too? Let me see.

Did all of you notice Andien's picture in the HOT column...

...wearing the earrings she bought from me?

What's the HOT column? / You don't know a bout it?

How come you don't know about the HOT column.

it's where they show Jakarta's creme-de-la-creme.

I was in last month's HOT column, you know?

Oh, it's you!..the picture was to small.

Check this out. This is turquoise.

Yeah, but the style, so last year.

What do you mean last year, this is trend, you know.

Did you see Titi DJ's show last night on TV? /Yes, I did. Why?

Then you must have seen her wearing the same ring. She also bought it from me.

Really? Isn't it pretty? / How does it look?

Too small for you. May be if you lose a little weight, then it will suit you.

What do you do to have a nice figure, Wulan?

Oh, to me, Yoga is the best.

It takes a long time to lose weight doing Yoga. And the movement is so boring.

Just take an aerobic class. It's fast. I lost five kilos already.

Why bother? Liposuction is past/ No..!/Why?

Honey, shortcut will never work.

If you look her filofax, there's L.S written on it. Guess what it stands for?

Liposuction/Are you serious? / Yes, I am

She does it every three months.

Mer, this is the song when we were in high school, right?

Let's sing together!

Sakti, let's play the piano!

Sakti what's with you now? Why do you look so cheerful?

Aren't you too manly to join women's Arisan?

I had no idea. I guess your shrink is right.

We need to mix with a new group of people.

Yeah, but not with women who have nothing to do.

It give me a headache listening to them.

But they're happy, right? / But it's fake.

Who are you to judge?

Anyone can see they was trying to appear as the happiest, the most successful.

They're just very shallow.

So you think Andien is also a shallow? How can you be such an intellectual snob?

Sorry, I guess I'm not used to it.

You should see my face while I was making my introduction speech.

I know. That would be fun. I wish there's a hidden camera.

Such an evil...!/How could I? I love you. You're my best friend.

No wonder why those women immediately fell for you?

I would have felt in love with you if I had not been your long life friend.

You are handsome, smart, play piano well and sensitive.

Sensitive? /You are. You can feel what other feels. You have empathy.

There aren't many men who are like that, you know. You are so perfect.

You're sure you don't want to join my Spanish class?

Some of the ladies have already agreed to come to our next session.

I told you I don't flirt/Not for flirting.

We really need to understand Spanish, so we can watch Spanish telenovelas on TV.

Are you crazy? That telenovela was dubbed

A lot of them aren't.

Many Indian movies on TV are not dubbed anymore.

So we should take Indian classes, too?

Well, that's depends. Can you find a gorgeous Indian tutor?

Why took you so long? / Traffic jam, Ma.

The scrubbing lady has to be somewhere else scrubbing seven other people.

I don't have to body scrubbed today.

Come on. I don't want you to bitch about your skin drying out later.

I just can't have my tights scrubbed. It's very ticklish.

You have to get accustomed to it. What if you get married?

Aren't you going to let your husband touch your thighs?

You've got a great body there, brother. Do you exercise often?

Yeah...

You should impress him, so he'll marry you.

Gee, Auntie. You're embarrassing me.

Don't worry. He doesn't understand what we're talking about.

How come? /What are you talking about?

He's city kid. He doesn't understand his ancestor's language.

So if I call him a monkey, he won't know, right? /What about a monkey?

He understands that words 'cause I called him that when he was little.

What is it? /Lita was just saying there are a lot of monkey in her hometown.

So what is it gonna be? You do want to marry him, don't you?

I do, very much. But will he like me?

You have to learn the traditional scrubbing massage, he likes it so much

Would you teach me, Sister?

Well, you should learn this skill yourself.

I think I will enter the competition to win him. May I Auntie?

Gee, You're such a snake, Sister!

I have been scrubbing men for a long time. I think I deserve to take one home.

What's with you guys?

Alright, go out, you two noisy women/ Go away...

Okay, turn over, please.

I won! I won!

Grand Hotel Singapore, may I help you?

Can you put me to Gaisal Yuda room, please?

Can you spell that for me? /Y..U..D..A.

I'm sorry, he hasn't check in yet.

But he sould be in allready/ Sorry, would you like live a masage?

No, its allright. Thank's

Hello, Doctor/ How dare you stole the inhaler!

It's not stealing if I was the one who bought it.

You should be careful, too much of that makes you faint!

Bye...

Hello? Yes, Mr. Nino? I'm already inside.

Near the bar in the left. Where Are you? Where?

Happy anniversary, Honey.

Happy anniversary too, Bob. Wait, wait..

Good morning, Baby/ Morning, Mai.

You must be heading to the meeting room.

Yes, I am.

I was awake all night, waiting for your call.

Sorry, it was hectic down here at the founder's office.

I checked in at the hotel very late.

I'm on the way to the doctor.

I'll call you back, later.

You go to Grande Body Life, right? I saw you once.

Really? I've never seen you there.

So you're a film producer?

Barely.

Why do you say that?

My first film totally flopped and was trashed by the critics.

What was it about?

About a married man who realized that he is gay.

We've been married for seven years.

Yet you always manage to give me a surprise. You make me feel so special.

You are so very special.

So where are you taking me tonight?

Actually I don't want us to go anywhere. I prefer to stay at home.

Here? How about the kids?

I sent them off to mom's.

You are so clever..

My second film, ''Andri and Haryo Keep On Dancing'' is still at the censor's.

What's it about?

About two high school kids, romantically entangled.

What's wrong with that? I don't see why the censor can't release it.

The kids are both boys.

Why are you always interested in making films about gays?

Because that's the theme I understand most. I'm gay.

You don't have a problem with gays, do you?

Oh, no. I'm a very open-minded person.

But.., you're not gay?

Ah, no. Not at all.

Oh, what's this?

It's a present, but you can open it later. Let's talk first.

Jaguar? You bought me a jaguar?

Well, even though some intellectuals said that the jaguar is not for Indonesia..

Only the so-called intellectuals, so what?

How's your husband?

I'm still having problems getting him to come see you. He's just too busy.

But, He'll come when he got the time.

This is the result of the test. And I'm a bit concerned about you.

I actually graduated at law school and was a lawyer once.

Mostly I handled divorce cases.

But then I realized I wasn't cut out for the job.

Are you happy marry to me?

It's me who feels lucky to have you.

You are perfact.

But humans are not perfect, right? I made mistakes, too.

What mistakes? Sometimes you forget to put down the toilet seat...

...or jumping right to bed with your working suits on?

That's, too. But there are other things.

It's not like you're having an affair or anything.

Because you've also got endometriosis your eggs

rarely reach their mature state every month.

Will hormone therapy help?

It would be ineffective since your anti bodies always eat your soon-to-be fetus.

It was several months ago. I didn't mean to..

Who was she?

It's not very important, right?

WHO WAS SHE?

You don't know her. But it only happen once. Just once.

How could you! I have tried my best to be a perfect wife.

I have been very loyal. You're such a jerk!

Listen to me, honey, listen.

But there's still a possibility, right?

Well, I'm not saying there isn't hope, but clinically..

How could you tell me this on our anniversary? Breakfast in bed?

You're trying to bribe me?

It won't work!

You crazy!

My boss wasn't happy about it...

...'cause most of our clients got back together instead of divorcing.

Are you okay?

I'm okay.

Are you sick? You got an allergy or something?

Mmm..fried onion, maybe.

Lets take you to a doctor.

No, I'm okay.

My studio is only two blocks from here. I've got some antihistamine there.

Let me take you there.

Can you walk? Lets go...

I lied when I told you I never saw you at gym.

Actually, I've been watching you.

I asked you to do my project just as an excuse to get to know you.

So it wasn't because someone recommended me to you?

Not 'cause I'm qualified?

I haven't seen your work. But, I bet you're great.

Hello?

Sakti, where are you?

At a client's studio.

Can't we meet? I don't have anyone else to talk about this.

What's wrong, Mei?

I can't talk about it on the phone. What are you doing there anyway?

We're just talking about a project.

Well, that's okay. Just finish your business first.

No, no, that's alright. I'll come and see you now.

Alright. Meet you at QBB Pondok Indah, the usual book store.

I gotta go.

Will I see you again?

I'll call you.

Mei, what's wrong?

You're gonna buy all this?

I see. You asked me to come to help you carry your books.

Mei, what's wrong with you?

The doctor said I couldn't have kids.

What? When did you go to go to the doctor?

Even my doctor has given up. I might as well be dead.

Don't give up yet. Get the second opinion.

I bet my husband will dislike me even more.

All I want to do is give him a baby. So he feels happy to be at home.

Your doctor is not God. And maybe you haven't tried enough.

You know I've tried everything.

Maybe it's not the best time for me to say this.

But, Bataknese people believe...

...adopt one first. Then the baby inside you will want to get out, too.

Really?

That's right.

Even though I won't get pregnant, there are still many abandoned kids

whom I can look after, right? But how should I tell Ical this?

Just tell him. Why should be afraid to talk to your own husband?

I'm not scared. But if I never see him, how can I talk to him?

When he gets home, grab him and make him listen to what you want to say.

Okay, shall we start. In Spanish, we also use gender for things.

Geminine or masculine.

Oh, it's like Grench

Uh huh, German too.

And you, honey must be the masculine.

You think so. Remember, not just for humans, but also for things.

How do you say thanks in Spanish?

Gracias.

How do you say 'My love'?

Well, it's important to know..

It's okay. It's Mi amore.

Gracias Ruben, Mi amore?

Well, it's worth it /Let's continue

Hi/Andien...

I told you she was going to come.

Maid...! Could you give a glass of tomato juice, please?

We're out of tomato juice, brother.

There are only pineapple juice and pace juice...

...for Auntie's medicine, in the fridge.

So, I brought you pineapple juice.

Aren't you supposed to fly to your hometown already?

I overslept and missed the plane.

Auntie said that she would book me another ticket.

So what else can I do for you?

Nothing, just leave me alone. I'm dizzy.

You stinky goat!

I'm downstairs.

You told me yesterday you were gonna be ready by five/I've just been to the gym.

Why don't you come up? /I'll wait here.

Unit 806. I won't lock the door.

I told you it wouldn't be long. How do you like my apartment?

Intersting.

What did you do to your hair? You look sexier/I didn't do anything to it.

And you so... Smell so good.

Hhh, so hot today!

Honey, I got the result from the doctor/Really?

But the result is not exactly pleasant.

What do you mean?

The doctor said I couldn't have kids.

Honey, say something. Honey, do you hear me?

Let's not talk about it now, okay? I'm so beat.

I've come many times, I've paid a lot, I've done everything that you told me too,

but where's the result? /Wait ...calm down...because...

You're sure your husband's coming?

He promised me. You go and buy the tickets before they are sold out.

Why are you closing? Are the tickets sold out?

No, Sir. In fact, none of the tickets are sold yet/Alright, I'll buy three.

Sorry, Sir. We can only show the film with a minimum of 4 viewers.

This is unbelievable.

Even though there's only a viewer, I think the show must go on.

Sorry Sir. That's the rule.

Sakti, don't make a fuss. Just buy four.

No, this isn't about money. There's something that's not right here.

Where's your manager? / I am the manager.

Well, I want to speak to the manager of the manager then.

Look, why don't you just see the Julia Roberts' movie?

I want this one!/So, buy four, then.

Look, I know many journalists.

I can inform them that your theater is very disappointing.

Go right ahead, Sir. Do you need the photograph? I can give them to you.

Sir, hey Sir!/Satisfied?

Where's Ical? /I don't know, his mobile phone isn't active.

Hi, Sakti. Going to see a movie? / Yes.

What are you gonna see? /An Indonesian film, ''Stringless Guitar''.

Oh, people said that's a good movie.

The manager said they will only play the film if there are four viewers minimum.

So we're decided to go home/ Unless you want to join us.

Oh, okay. I'm Nino, by the way/A friend of Sakti's?

Mm..Sakti's ex prospective client/Why ex?

I still want to be his client, but Sakti was too busy to handle my project.

Must be Ical. Oh, it's just Andien.

How are you? /Gine/And you? /I'm fine, thanks.

Hi, Ndien /I'm at De Shuz, they're having a sale. Care to join us?

No, thank you. I'm at the cinema with Sakti. We're going to see a movie.

Can I join you guys? / Sure, just come. Who are you with?

I'm with Yunita/Yunita? Alright. See you.

I tried to call you yesterday.

Sakti, Andien and Yunita are going to join us.

So we're okay, now. It's okay if you don't want to join us.

The more the merrier. Go buy tickets/Wait..., wait.

Here's my money.

Sir..., Sir.../Where's Andien? / Who's Andien?

So you finally found someone?

She's our friend. She brought someone. So, there are five of us.

But, We have to wait for Andien first.

Hi/Hi, Ndien/ Hi, Sakti...

How's your arisan preparation, Sakti?

This is Nino, a friend of Sakti's.

You remember me, right? / Hi, Mei...

Let's go!

I've to go to the toilet.

Sakti is very charming. I like him a lot/Really?

He's nice guy. I don't want you to hurt him.

Why did you say that?

Just don't make him one of your boy toys.

Andien, a man of Sakti's quality is not supposed to be just a toy.

It different from Ruben.

How could you categorize people like that?

Sakti and Ruben, they're both human beings.

Wait a minute. You don't expect to go steady with Ruben, right?

Well, who knows?

Andien. You think while you're going out with him, the others aren't? /Who?

I can't believe only five people went to see such a good local film.

In fact, the actors are good and people too.

I think it's logical since the movie is intended for mature audiences...

while the majority there are younger viewers.

Besides, that movie lacks entertainment value.

I like it, but why horror film sells?

The story sucks just like, uum, what is it called?

Oh, ''Tall Ghost''/That's it.

I don't know why Indonesians love ghost stories.

So if Indonesian filmmakers want to make a commercial film,

they are limited to horror genre, then?

Well, it's not always like that.

I think if you make a comedy genre it can be successful.

So, why don't you make a comedy? / I plan to.

About what? /Well, it's about a guy who's obsessed with birds.

What's the title?

Let me kiss you today, tomorrow, and the day after tomorrow.

When will you make a film again? / Mei, we're here.

Thank you,Ti.

Will I see you again? /Of course.

They're all your close friends?

Except Yunita. I just knew her from the arisan.

So you joined the ladies arisan/ Not really, I just accompany Meimei.

Even if you do, it's okay.

But is so OGT/What's that?

Obvious Gay Traits. Loves to make close friends with women.

Straight men also like to be around women.

But it's not the same, is it?

Do they know about you?

They don't need to know/Why not?

Because I don't want them to leave me.

If they're really your friends they won't leave you just because you're gay.

Look. Maybe I'm gay, may be I'm straight, I haven't decided yet.

I remember when I was at the same stage as you are now. It must be hard.

You mean at your stage now, where many people know about you, isn't hard?

Well, new problems appear.

But at least, you won't have to deal with the same old ones forever.

That guilt, the fear that someone might find out.

After you're free from those feelings,

feels like a heavy stone have been carrying...

...has finally been lifted from your back.

And I think you don't have to worry.

People will not leave you just because they know about you.

You have a lot to be proud of.

You know what?

Every time you called me but you trurn it off, I already felt happy.

What it is Nino?

Sakti, you are the most complete man I've ever known.

And I feel so lucky to be able to know you.

Is there anything I can help? / Put the flowers on this table, please.

What time are they gonna be here? I can't wait to meet Yunita.

How do you know I have a friend name Yunita?

I know everything, don't you know? /Mom, I'm serious.

Andien called me. How long has Yunita been divorced?

How do I know? I just met her twice/Do you like her?

Mom, please quit doing that. I can find my own wife.

Yeah right. I think you repel women.

Is Yunita pretty? /No. You're prettier.

Are you serious?

Yeah, if you wear nice clothes and stop wearing my T-shirts.

What a nice house...

Gee... Didn't I write on the invitation not to wear high heels?

High heels are our confidence-boosting device.

Besides, there is a journalist here to cover our arisan.

What for? /He's writing an article on our lifestyle.

This is Yung-Yung, contributor WI Magazine.

You don't mind if I take photos, do you? This is such a cozy house.

This is my parents' house/Auntie...

But it is Sakti who takes care of all the bills.

You are so clever.

Hello, I'm Yunita/So this is Yunita.

Did Sakti tell you about me? / Yes, Sakti did/No, Andien did.

Hi, I'm Lita from Padang Sidempuan.

So which one is Yunita?

The prettiest one here.

I'm Sakti's second cousin. Do you know what that means to the Bataknese?

That means we're supposed to marry each other.

Let's get the barbecue done. I bet they're all hungry.

But I'm wearing a nice dress. It will smell.

I'll take it to the dry cleaner later. Don't worry.

The food are delicious...

Hi Sak...congratulation. Nice party, plus the coverage from a magazine.

I don't understand what will they write out of thing like this.

I brought someone with me/Ical? That's great.

I haven't seen him for sometime. Where's he?

Hello/Meimei literally dragged me to come.

You don't mind, do you? / Of course not.

This must be Lita.

Hey, and this must be sister Meimei, right? Sakti told me a lot about you.

And he also told me a lot about you.

What did he say? What did he say? Nice things, right/Sort of.

Mei, I'll show Nino around/Alright.

Did he tell I graduated from law school in North Sumatra? /He did.

You know that I'm his second cousin, right? /I know.

Are you deliberately trying to give me a heart attack? Trying to stress me out?

Honey, relax. You seem so girly when you're angry.

I am serious/Nobody will suspect anything.

I don't like this at all.

We've just been going out for a while and you're making trouble already.

What trouble?

Nino, we promised to be discreet and careful/But we are being careful.

You've came to my house, met my mom, is that being careful?

Sakti, is the word ''gay'' written on my forehead?

If you want me to leave, I'll leave.

Nino wait. I'm sorry, I'm too paranoid that people will know.

Baby, relax. Nobody will know.

Where's your smile? Show me your smile. Okay, that's good.

Mei, why are you doing the barbecue? Where's that maid from Padang Sidempuan?

Where's Andien? /She's still at her kids' school/What is she doing there?

Her kid is going to be transferred from the talented class to the regular one.

I heard her kids are doing poorly at school.

That's because their mother is too busy scamming on younger guys/What?

She's got a new boy toy now. An art curator.

I thought she was with Ruben/ Ruben who?

Not anymore. That curator is quite famous. But I can't recall his name.

Stop the gossip. She's here.

Hi, Andien. You look dashing.

Been here long, Mei? /Not really.

Lita come here, honey!

Ah, this is Lita. Sakti's second cousin from Padang Sidempuan.

Mei, come with me. I want to meet Sakti's mom.

Auntie Graaaace... How are you?

I'm great. And you two look nice. When did you two arrive?

I just got here and Meimei has already some barbecue.

Yun, how are you? /I'm great.

Good to see you, Nino/Meimei brought me here.

Hello Ma'am, I'm Nino. A friend of Sakti's and Meimei's

We'll catch up with the girls, Auntie, see you.

I heard that you like plants/ Yes I do. Very much.

Me, too. What do you like? / I like hibiscus.

Really? Me, too. I've got the Lemon Chiffon.

Seriously? /I've been looking for that one/I'll give one to you/Thanks a lot!

How much does each person have to pay? /One hundred US dollars.

My God! That's too much. We also go to an arisan...

...in my home village but we only have to pay one US dollar.

One hundred US dollars can feed the whole village.

When I was a teenager, I joined this arisan held by my big family.

Everybody was there, grandparents, parents, children.

Then I saw this handsome man.

I fell in love with him at first sight.

He was Sakti's father, if I hadn't had met him then...

Sakti would never have been conceived!

Wait a minute...we'll draw the arisan now.

Meimei! You got it, honey!

What? Me? /Here's the money. Congratulations.

Alright winner, let's take a look at my diamonds/Maybe later.

Well, at least, I've tried.

Come on guys, lets take pictures!

No way, that is for ladies.

That's alright. It's a bonus to have a handsome guy in the middle of ladies.

No. You go, Mei/I don't think so. My outfit is so out of place.

They might think I'm their maid.

That's lovely honey... uhm yes I like that...

Madame Ganny, you're so funky, especially with with your one earring.

What? I didn't wear one earring My God! I lost my diamond earring! I'm dead!

Ladies, come help Ganny find her diamond!

If we find it, let's not return it, We'll reshape it into two pair of earrings.

One for you, one for me.

Thank you for taking me. I had fun.

You must be a Taurus. You can't conceal your sadness.

How did you guess? You must be a Sagittarius/No I'm a Piscean.

Pisces aren't supposed to be talkactive like you.

It depends. If they feel comfortable, they can be relaxed and talkactive.

My husband is also Piscean. But he doesn't like to talk to me.

Does that mean he is not comfortable around me?

It's only my silly theory. Maybe he's having some problems at work.

That's the point. I'm his wife. He should talk to me about that.

It makes me feel stupid when I'm around him.

Pisces are moody. You just have to wait until he is in a good mood.

And you're certainly not stupid.

In fact, of all the arisan ladies, you're the most intelligent.

It's unfair comparing me with the arisan ladies. That's not funny.

Wait, wait. I almost forgot. Take our family photo.

I'll only be gone for several days, mother.

Yeah, but London is far. If you miss me, you can look at this photo.

Or may be you think you won't miss me at all? I will miss you, Mom.

Do you need my picture too, brother?

Bye Mom. You're gonna be alright? / I will. Lita will accompany me.

She'll never leave, won't she? /C'mon. I need someone to entertain me.

Mom's still sending his baby boy off?

How come you're here early?

Well, we want to take pictures of your house, right?

Let me take a shower/ You look gorgeous already.

I'll take a shower too, okay? / Oh MY GOD, Lita your such a follower.

Actually, I prefer if you accompany me, while I take photos/Sorry, I have to go.

Well, don't forget to call, if you see great stuff there, please remember me.

Sorry, but I'm in a relationship

Mmm...is it with a woman or a man?

Thank you, Mei. Your interior design is so impressive.

You make maximum use of every space.

You're very welcome. Oh, Sakti sends his regards.

He has to see a fabric supplier in London.

Really? My wife is in London, too. Hunting some paintings.

By the way, this is Yayuk, she is a writer on arts/Yayuk Asmara.

So what will you write about tonight's exhibition?

I think the paintings are great.

Our curator has an eye for paintings/ I just wrote about his profile in my magazine.

But, unfortunately, he doesn't have an eye for good women.

Really? He hasn't introduced her to me yet.

You won't be impressed. She is a typical airhead.

Sometimes the intellectuals need entertainment.

And don't forget, those women are our best potential buyers, right Mei?

Only because they've got the money. But they know nothing about art whatsoever.

I know, but don't let them know what we think about them.

There they are. See her? A stereotypical socialite woman...such an airhead

She is my good friend. And she is certainly not an airhead woman. Excuse me.

Ooops, someone said the wrong thing...

I just don't understand why a sophisticated woman like Meimei...

...wants to mix with the hedonistic nuveau riche.

You see now why younger generations do not have values? Just look at their mothers.

Where's Bob?

Oh, you're here, too. I'm with Rama. Darling, this is my best friend, Meimei.

Rama/Meimei/Can we talk?

Don't go anywhere.

What were you doing? People were talking about you.

What are you talking about? You're just making things up.

Listen, you're not just the topic of gossip among the arisan women.

Now, the whole city seem to know you're having an affair.

So what? I'm having fun. I feel young again.

Andien, are you having problems?

Everybody has problems. Don't you see? Except you/What do you mean?

When did you ever fight for something? You always get what you want.

You lead an easy life. You're pretty, your parents are rich. Everything is perfect!

What, you have no idea...

I had to marry my boss who is 20 years older than me,

just to get the life that you take for granted!

How could you say that? Bob loves you!

He slept with someone else! You don't know that, do you?

When? /Last year, yesterday, who cares. He has betrayed me.

And what is it you think you're doing now?

It's the same thing. If he can do it, I can do it.

Why you seem like a wild horse. You used to have principles.

My principles were wrong. I'm looking for new ones.

And how about the kids? /What do you know about kids? You can't even get pregnant.

I was wrong, you're not that perfect after all.

Where's my best friend Andien? I don't know you anymore.

That's okay. I don't want to know you, either. You're a tight ass bitch!

You think they're gone?

I guess so.

Hey, Mei.

Mr. Ical was here then left again.

Did he say where he was going? / No, Ma'am.

He must still have work to do at the office.

But he took so much luggage.

Sakti...when will you come home? Ical left me.

Hi, Mei/ Hi, No.

So, you're so moved by those photos, heh?

I just miss the old days. We seemed to have no burden whatsoever.

Do you remember when we have our puberty? Pimples were everywhere.

Here's your budget/That's okay. You can give me later.

You two look good together.

I heard that you two were high school sweethearts. You really a cute couple.

Did I say something wrong?

Mei? I'm sorry. I didn't mean to make you cry.

He left me just like that.

Who? Your husband?

When did this happen? / Last night...

I went home and everything that belongs to him was gone.

But it's my fault, too. I'm to busy thinking about myself.

I'm so self centered.

Who said that? /Everybody.

Don't ever talk like that again.

If there is anyone telling you that, I'll be the first to object.

That is the most absurd statement I've ever heard.

You were trying so hard to make your husband happy, was that being self centered?

And he left you just like that, without even a word?

Maybe he doesn't want to hurt me.

And you're not hurt now? He can't do that. He is a coward.

He doesn't deserve you.

But I love him. I can never forget him.

Everybody who is in your position right now will say so.

But believe me, time heals.

I told you many times,

and don't tell me that I am the only one that ever told you this.

Mei...

If someone like you doesn't deserve happiness, then nobody else does.

Come here.

Good morning everybody! I bring you guys some brownies. Pass it around, OK?

You want some coffee? /That's okay, I'll make some myself later. Is Sakti here?

He's on the way. He called earlier asking for you. You want me to put him through?

No that's okay.

What's wrong with your boss? Is today her birthday?

Deep down she's a very sweet person, that's all.

This is for the sofa, and here's the carpet...

You can pick the colour yourself.

Sakti! I miss you so much.

Are you okay? /I'm great. Don't worry I'm not crazy. I'm truly happy.

I thought...I was such a wreck several days ago. But something came up.

Something that make me realized that Ical is not worth my tears.

What is it? /I'll tell all about it later. I have to take care of my work first.

Bye, Sakti.

Hi, honey!/Hi.

I miss you

I was only gone for a couple days/ Ouch, you are so unromantic/Kidding.

If I don't, I would have gone straight home first.

Have you eat? /Not yet/ I bring you some snack's to eat.

How was Meimei when you last saw her? /She was in such a mess.

Did you meet her? /I did/ How was she?

That's what puzzles me. She looks so cheerful.

May be that's because of you/ No, I've asked the people at work.

She was happy before I got there, she brought cookies.

She even said hi to all of the people at work.

Oh my God. May be she becomes crazy/ She also convinces me that she is not.

Wait...

Hello, Meimei? /You're coming over? When?

I can't meet you now. I'm working on the budget for my next project.

My God she's here/Oh shit. What should we do.

That's alright. You can say you're just dropping by.

With the bags and everything. She'll be suspicious.

Why don't you just hide behind the curtain.

Come in.

I won't be long. I just want to say...

...when Ical left me, I thought I won't make it.

You knew you could/Just listen. But I can.

Even the guilty feeling, the lack of self worth which used...

...to torture me, they just disappeared.

And I now I know the answer.

What? /You should know.

Ok then...I'll leave.

What have you done to her? / Nothing.

I have never seen her that happy...

...since we were in high school when she's crazy about Ical.

You must have been too nice to her.

She's your best friend, I was only trying to help.

Yeah, but how? /I just talked to her/You're sure you didn't touch her?

Did you touch her while you guys were talking? She could get the wrong idea...

Well, I hugged her as a friend. But that's all/You should have known better.

So what did you expect me to do? / You want me to tell her the truth?

About what? /Everything. About you and me.

No don't.

You're still worried people know about you?

We're talking about your best friend.

She can forget about her problem because she likes you.

If you tell her the truth, then she'll lose the only thing she has going for her.

So you want me to pretend to like her, too?

She's just taking you as a rebound.

If she finds somebody else, she'll forget about you.

What if she won't?

What are you thinking about? /Nothing.

Come on. I'm like your own sister. You can tell me.

Who are you again? /I'm Lita/I mean how are we related?

Your mom and my mom have the same grandparents/I see.

So why do you look so pre-occupied. Are you having a fight with Nino?

Why would I have a fight with Nino?

Come on, brother. I may look stupid but I am actually smart.

I've got 3.7 Grade Point Average, you know. I know.

I don't get what you're trying to say.

One of my closest friends in college is also like that.

I even had a crush on him once.

How did you find out?

I accidentally overheard when you were having a fight with Nino during the arisan.

And browsed thru your magazine collection a couple days ago.

What magazine? /Those ones that don't have any picture of woman in it.

How could you?!/I'm sorry/Even my mother wouldn't dare!

I admit I have violated your privacy. But I had to do it to get a...confirmation.

That gay friend of mine told me...

...that once someone found out about him, he feel liberated.

Do you feel the same, too? / Don't let my mom know. She'll die.

I am very good at keeping secrets.

Nadia, I'll be home soon. You already finish your homework?

I'll see you in the morning. OK

I love you. OK. Nice sweet heart.

Bye...

Your kids not sleep yet? / 'cause their mother not home yet.

Why do you have to use those? / Use what?

I'm not stupid/All people in Jakarta are in to it as well.

What a big deal, Honey?

Which people? My friends don't use it.

Because they're all tight ass.

What are you talking about? They can have fun without using those.

So what about alcohol? /Alcohol? Alcohol is legal.

That's because the authority legalize it. But it's still intoxicating, right?

Yeah, but alcohol doesn't make people depend on them. What do you mean?

I know many alcoholics. But then so what? Look at me, I'm an GDA/What?

Gunctioning Drug Addict

So even though I'm on it, I'm still functional.

It even makes my eyes become more sensitive in choosing paintings. Wanna try?

No, Thanks.

You know, there is a lot things that I didn't know about Andien.

I'm so disappointed. She has changed. It seems that I don't know her anymore.

Not because we're close to her then we know everything about her, right?

Maybe she's having a problem.

Everubody has problem. We're getting older. We have to be wise.

I had a problem but did I immediately run into younger men?

Yeah right. And I thought you and Ical were so perfect.

There's no such thing. Beside, I don't care about him anymore.

So it's for sure you're not getting back together?

My marriage is over. I just have to finish the paperwork.

But you know? I'm not sad. I feel like a brand new person.

It's good that you feel that way, but/When you will see Nino again?

Tomorrow is his birhtday, you know? /I don't know!

How well do you know Nino? /Well, he's a client. He is a nice guy.

I think he's very nice, perceptive, funny, and romantic.

Well I don't know about romantic.

Of course, you're not a woman. You don't see him the way I do.

That's what you'll get if you wear a stupid T-shirt.

Happy birthday, Sir/Thank you.

Thank you for the dinner. Now I have to do some work.

No, you're not allowed to work tonight.

Mei...

Mei...Mei/Sakti...

Mei listen to me/ Sakti...

Mei please listen to me first/ Sakti..

Relax Ti, let her cool down first.

Sakti/Enough.

Come on..pick up Mei...

Please stop at the parking lot. I need to get off

Hallo/You're an enemy in disguise...

I don't want to know you any more.

Hello!... Grom Nino.

He doesn't want to speak to you. Alright. Bye.

Are you okay?

Brother. What's wrong?

Hi, auntie/Hi, Nino. Good evening.

Is Sakti at home? /He's out. But I don't know where to.

Lita, why don't you make a cup of tea for Nino.

I'll ask the maid to do it/No, she's busy. I want you to do it.

Go on.

Have a sit Nino/Thank you auntie.

How are you? /I'm fine. Just need to see Sakti.

His mobile phone is not active.

He is always like that if he sulks. Are you having a fight with him?

Excuse me? /You don't have to pretend. I may be old but not blind.

What do you mean? / Remember at arisan?

Sakti, is the word ''gay'' written on my forehead? Is there?

If you want me to leave, I'll leave.

I'm sorry I'm too paranoid.

Just relax honey. No one will know.

Sakti is my only child. I love him. I just want him to be happy.

Where are you going? / To a gallery opening.

You never read the kids bed time story anymore.

You can do it.

Nisa told me she missed you.

Maybe that's why she's not doing very well at school.

You know what? Kids aren't supposed to do well all the time.

There are times when they're not and that's okay.

I just want to tell you. If you want to punish me. Don't punish the kids too.

O C'mon...the kids can understad me, why can't you?

Just relax...

Auntie is known to be the most liberal person in the family.

That's good.

I wouldn't come here if she's evil...I want to see the National Monument.

What are you doing here?! I told you/Sakti, she knows.

Your mother knows... It's OK.

Did you tell her? You're always looking for trouble.

No, it wasn't her/So it must be you, then.

If no one told her how could she know?

She overheard us when we were having a fight during the arisan.

Please don't cry, brother.

Move. Let me make dinner.

You'll stay for dinner, won't you Nino? /Yes, I will.

Stop it Rama.

What now?

Relax, they will only want to check driving license.

Good evening, mam. Please open the window.

Good evening, sir.

We're doing some checking for illegal weapons please step out from the car.

We're not bringing any weapons officer/ Could you step out of the car, please?

Look, we told you we did not bring anything illegal!

Please step out, both of you. Please!

What are you looking for, sir?

We don't have anything illegal/ What's this? /Rama!

Sit, please.

And you're the owner of Jaguar, with plate number B 9 XY?

Yes it's mine but I don't know if my friend is bringing illegal drug, officer.

We haven't got to that yet.

Where were you going?

I was from an art gallery, picking him up. I just wanted to take him home.

And what's the nature of your relationship with him?

I told you he is my friend.

Look, I want to go home. My father-in-law is a former minister.

One call from him can get me out anytime.

There is no such things today, ma'am. Things changed.

I can see that you are a decent citizen.

But why are you hanging out with a drug druggie?

I didn't know that. Can I call a friend of mine? He's a lawyer.

Why don't you call your father-in-law. I thought he is a former minister.

No. I will call my friend.

Hello? /This is the police station. Your friend would like to speak to you.

Mei, this is me/What happened?

We got arrested. Rama brought cocaine in my car but I didn't know that.

What did I told you, huh? /Please, get mad at me later.

I don't know who else to ask help from/What can I do?

Meimei, your husband is a lawyer.

Please...Mei, no matter what, you're still my friend.

OK/Thanks, Mei.

She's nut's. It's late and still talking in english.

So, when we'll your mother meet mine?

What for? /To choose the date/ Man...

It's Meimei

Yes/I'm calling because of Andien.

So it doesn't mean that the problem between us is solved.

She got busted. A friend of hers has drugs on him.

But she didn't have anything to do with it/What do you want me to do?

You used to be a lawyer, right? Will you come down to the police station?

Talk to them or something.

Alright/And don't bring Sakti.

How long have you been doing this prostitution.

Excuse me, Sir. My friend was just brought in here.

Gor what case, Mam? /Uh..Drug. But she didn't know/Try to look over there.

You're the one who got me into this. You forced me to sell drugs.

You're lying cow! It was you who got me into this.

You told me that your husband was in the army so we wouldn't get caught.

Your husband was only a security personnel at a warehouse.

Yeah, but you slept with him, too. Didn't you?

You piece of shit. It was your filthy husband who seduced me.

Guck you, you low-life scum bag!/ Stop it!

I'm in control here/Can I help you?

Sorry, wrong room, Sir.

Mei...

I can't find her/She must be inside there.

Alright. See you. I'll grab a cab.

Where are you going? Meimei can take you home, too. Right, Mei?

Alright. You can come with me.

Poor Andien. I want to apologize to you.

I didn't mean to hurt you/How could you do that to me?

How could you. You make me think there's something going on between us.

I don't know what to say.

When I was so fragile, you gave me hope then you crushed it.

You told me nothing but crap/Which part.

Everything. The part you told me that I was special...

...that my husband didn't deserve me.

They're bullshit.

Listen. Everything that I told you is true.

I have no reason to give you bullshit.

But you know me now. I wouldn't do something like that.

So why don't you tell me the truth about you and Sakti?

That was our fault.

But you should know that Sakti cares a lot about you. I do, too.

Are you going serious with Sakti?

Very much.

Ndien. We're here/Becareful Mei.

Thanks, Mei.

Excuse me, ma'am. But we have some flower arrangement,

where do you want us to put them?

I don't want them.

Or perhaps you bring your own decoration which we can help assemble?

No. I'm fine.

Mrs. Andien and the ladies have been having arisan here for years.

I don't want them to be disappointed.

Listen, if they're disappointed, they're gonna be mad at me.

Not at you, so piss off. Please.

What's the dress code this time? / Be your self

I want to apologize about Nino/ That's not the problem.

The problem is why didn't you tell me the truth that you're a gay.

I thought we were best friends.

Exactly, we're best friends and I was afraid that you would leave me.

You really think I'm that shallow? Just because you're gay and I leave you?

I was wrong. Sorry. But we're still best friend, right?

I'm sorry you, guys.

I know that you won't consider me as your best friend anymore.

But I want you to know that you two are the best friends I've ever known.

You made me come to the police station.

Sorry, I thought you'd come with Ical/That's alright. He left me.

So next time you're gonna do some boys hunting, count me in.

I'm not going boys hunting anymore.

Ginally...

By the way, where's Nino? / He...doing some work at his studio.

By the way, Sakti's gay/I know. I heard when you and Nino talking in the car.

Why didn't you tell us/ Well, you know now.

Now I believe, diamond is not gilr best friend.

But gay and guy was.

You know, I used to have a crush on you in high school.

Me too/I pity you both.

Mei, Is it ready yet? /Oh, it is ready.

The theme this time is be yourself/ Is this all?

Just sit down. So we got a new member. Why don't you introduce yourself.

Who are your parents? Who are your husband?

I'm Sakti, I'm gay.

Ladies, please undestand. Andien is still traumatized.

She was arrested by police several days ago.

And Meimei's husband took off. So she is now a widow...

...and black widow too, you know...

They're crazy, let's leave/Let's go...

Bye, ladies, good luck with your arisan.

You do realize that many people will dislike you?

Only by the arisan ladies.

Do you think Nino can make a film out of our real life story?

Sure he can. And I want Dian Sastro to play my character.

She's too young for you.

How about Christine Hakim?

Too old/But she is a great actress. She can play anything.

I want Nicholas Saputra to play me.

You wish. Anjasmara will suit you.

Or Christine Hakim. You said she can play anything.

Why she you nuts! How about you, who suits your character?

Sarah Sechan.

Can she act? /She can...