Ibadah & Cinta
2026 · 1h 56m · Drama, Romance
Watch it tonight if you're in the mood for a sincere cross-cultural romance that actually grapples with faith and family duty instead of just using them as obstacles. The premise has real emotional weight, and the clash between personal desire and respect for tradition deserves your attention.
Plot
Rico, a young man raised in Melbourne, and Santun, the pious daughter of a respected Islamic boarding school leader (Kiai Umar), fall deeply in love despite coming from different worlds. Through Santun, Rico learns to appreciate religious values, and they both view their relationship as a form of worship. However, their romance faces a major obstacle: Santun's father has already betrothed her to Ustad Salman, the man her parents chose for her.
Director: Jastis Arimba
Cast: Achmad Megantara, Indah Permatasari, Adhin Abdul Hakim, Berlliana Lovell, Mathias Muchus