Parts of the Heart is a 2012 Indonesian drama film directed by Paul Agusta. The film was premiered in International Film Festival Rotterdam on 1 February 2012.
It tells the story of Peter, a gay man living in Jakarta,. The film is structured into eight chapters, each chronicling a different stage of Peter's romantic journey from age 10 to 40. The narrative explores various significant moments in Peter's life, starting with his first love ("Stolen Kiss") and his initial sexual experience ("The Game Kiss"). It then delves into more challenging periods, including the death of a boyfriend ("Solace"), a breakup ("Club Virgin"), and the pressures of societal expectations ("The Last Time"). The film also examines the complexities of long-term relationships through chapters like "3" and "The Couch and the Cat." The story culminates years after Peter's marriage in "Why Isn't Peter Happy?", where he finds himself tempted by another man, leading him to re-evaluate his commitment. [1]
The film premiered at the International Film Festival Rotterdam 2012. [2] It is a semi autobiographical movie based on Paul's experience. [3] The idea of the film emerged after Paul's marriage on 2010. Writing began in mid-2010 and concluded at the end of 2011. [4] The film was also screened at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival 2012. [5] On the same year, the film was nominated for "The Chosen Omnibus" and Daud Sumolang was nominated for "Best Actor for Chosen Omnibus" at the Piala Maya, an Indonesian film award. [6]