Three Sassy Sisters
# Three Sassy Sisters

Three Sassy Sisters (Indonesian: Ini Kisah Tiga Dara; lit. This Is a Story of Three Maidens) is a 2016 Indonesian musical film directed by Nia Dinata. The film starred Tara Basro, Shanty, and Tatyana Akman as the three sisters. It was inspired by 1956 film Tiga Dara by Usmar Ismail.

## Premise

The film follows three sisters who move to Maumere, Flores to help their father manage a hotel.

## Cast

* Tara Basro as Ella
* Shanty as Gendhis
* Tatyana Akman as Bebe
* Titiek Puspa as Grandma
* Rio Dewanto as Yudha
* Richard Kyle as Erick
* Reuben Elishama as Bima
* Ray Sahetapy as Krisna
* Joko Anwar as Taxi Driver
* Cut Mini Theo as Amanda

## Production

Dinata revealed that she had enjoyed watching Tiga Dara as a child and that she remained awed by the film's beauty. In January 2016, Dinata held a casting audition, Mencari Tiga Dara. Titiek Puspa revealed that Dinata herself approached and asked her to be involved in the film.

The film was shot in Maumere, East Nusa Tenggara and Jakarta, from February 23 to March 27, 2016.

## Music

Three Sassy Sisters features music by Titiek Puspa, Aghi Narottama, and Bemby Gusti of Indonesian indie band Sore. It includes two songs . The film's soundtrack, titled Music and Songs from the Film Ini Kisah Tiga Dara, was released on July 20, 2016 through Rooftopsound Records.

## Awards and nominations

| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result |
| - | - | - | - | - |
| Indonesian Film Festival | November 6, 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Titiek Puspa | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | November 6, 2016 | Best Editing | Aline Jusria | Nominated |
| Indonesian Film Festival | November 6, 2016 | Best Costume Design | Tania Soeprapto | Nominated |
| Maya Awards | December 18, 2016 | Best Supporting Actress | Titiek Puspa | Nominated |
| Maya Awards | December 18, 2016 | Best Male Newcomer | Richard Kyle | Nominated |
| Maya Awards | December 18, 2016 | Best Female Newcomer | Tatyana Akman | Nominated |
