# Losmen Bu Broto

Losmen Bu Broto (lit. Indonesian: Mrs. Broto's Hostel) is a 2021 drama film directed by Ifa Isfansyah and Eddie Cahyono, based on the 1980s television series Losmen. The film stars Maudy Koesnaedi as the title character, along with Mathias Muchus, Maudy Ayunda, Putri Marino, and Baskara Mahendra. It was released in Indonesian theatres on 18 November 2021.
The film was nominated for eight awards at the 2022 Indonesian Film Festival, winning the Best Supporting Actress for Marino.

## Premise

Losmen Bu Broto follows the story of the Broto family managing a hostel and the conflicts that arise within it.

## Cast

* Mathias Muchus as Mr. Broto
* Maudy Koesnaedi as Mrs. Broto
* Maudy Ayunda as Jeng Sri
* Putri Marino as Mbak Pur
* Baskara Mahendra as Mas Tarjo
* Danilla Riyadi as Kirana
* Marthino Lio as Jarot

## Production
### Development

On 27 October 2020, Paragon Pictures, Ideosource Entertainment, and Ideoworks announced that they would adapt the 1980s TVRI television series, Losmen into a feature film. This marks the second film adaptation of the television series, following Penginapan Bu Broto (1987). Along with the announcement, the cast was revealed, including Mathias Muchus, who starred in the television series as Tarjo. He was set to play the role of Mr. Broto in the adaptation. In October 2020, director Ifa Isfansyah visited Yogyakarta to scout filming locations and cast other roles. In December 2020, it was announced that Maudy Ayunda and Danilla Riyadi were cast in the film.

### Filming

The principal photography began in Kotagede, Yogyakarta in December 2020 and concluded after seventeen days.

## Release

Losmen Bu Broto was released in Indonesian theatres on 18 November 2021. It garnered 120,413 admissions during its theatrical run. The film competed in the Indonesian Screen Awards at the 16th Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival, where Marino won the Best Performance.

## Reception

Wayan Diananto of Liputan 6 said that Losmen Bu Broto was like a "home-cooked meal that warms the soul". Bavner Donaldo from Cinejour gave a rating of 3.8 out of 5 and said "Losmen in the film is a box of memories, which becomes a silent witness, which hypnotizes me as if I don't care about how the plot will continue". Angga Prasetya of Radio Republik Indonesia described the film as a "show that broke everyone's hearts".

## Accolades

| Award | Date | Category | Recipient | Result |
| Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival | 4 December 2021 | Best Performance | Putri Marino | Won |
| Film Pilihan Tempo | 20 December 2021 | Best Screenplay | Alim Sudio | Nominated |
| Film Pilihan Tempo | 20 December 2021 | Best Actress | Maudy Koesnaedi | Nominated |
| Film Pilihan Tempo | 20 December 2021 | Best Supporting Actress | Putri Marino | Won |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 22 November 2022 | Best Actress | Maudy Koesnaedi | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 22 November 2022 | Best Supporting Actress | Putri Marino | Won |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 22 November 2022 | Best Supporting Actress | Maudy Ayunda | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 22 November 2022 | Best Adapted Screenplay | Alim Sudio | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 22 November 2022 | Best Cinematography | Muhammad Firdaus | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 22 November 2022 | Best Theme Song | Mikha Angelo for "Pulang" | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 22 November 2022 | Best Theme Song | Maudy Ayunda for "Semakin Jauh" | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | 22 November 2022 | Best Costume Design | Hagai Pakan | Nominated |