The Architecture of Love

The Architecture of Love
Theatrical release poster
Directed byTeddy Soeriaatmadja
Screenplay byAlim Sudio
Based on
The Architecture of Love
by Ika Natassa
Produced by
  • Chand Parwez Servia
  • Riza
Starring
CinematographyVera Lestafa
Edited byAline Jusria
Music byRicky Lionardi
Production
companies
  • Starvision
  • Karuna Pictures
  • Legacy Pictures
Release date
  • 30 April 2024 (2024-04-30) (Indonesia)
Running time
110 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

The Architecture of Love is a 2024 romantic drama film directed by Teddy Soeriaatmadja from a screenplay by Alim Sudio, based on the 2016 novel by Ika Natassa. The film stars Putri Marino and Nicholas Saputra. The film was released in Indonesian theatres on 30 April 2024. It received three nominations at the 2024 Indonesian Film Festival.

Premise

A freshly divorced writer meets an architect while searching for inspiration for her new book in New York City.

Cast

Production

In October 2023, it was announced that Starvision had optioned the novel for a film adaptation alongside the cast announcement of Putri Marino and Nicholas Saputra. Principal photography took place in New York City and Jakarta in late October 2023.

Release

The Architecture of Love was released in Indonesian theatres on 30 April 2024. The film surpassed one million admissions after thirty-three days of release. It garnered 1,003,999 admissions during its theatrical run.

Netflix acquired the film's distribution rights, releasing it on 6 September 2024. The film made its television debut on RCTI on 23 August 2025 at 9.30pm local time.

Accolades

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Festival Film Bandung 9 November 2024 Highly Commended Leading Actor Nicholas Saputra Nominated
Highly Commended Supporting Actor Jerome Kurnia Nominated
Highly Commended Original Score Ricky Lionardi Nominated
Indonesian Film Festival 20 November 2024 Best Adapted Screenplay Alim Sudio and Ika Natassa Nominated
Best Editing Aline Jusria Nominated
Best Costume Design Hagai Pakan Nominated

References

  1. ↑ "Sinopsis The Architecture of Love, Asmara Penulis Bersemi di New York". CNN Indonesia. 1 May 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
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  4. ↑ Kamila, Alifia (30 April 2024). "The Architecture of Love Tayang Hari Ini, Ajang Comeback Nicholas Saputra". Detik.com. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "The Architecture of Love Tembus 1 Juta Penonton Usai 33 Hari Tayang". CNN Indonesia. 3 June 2024. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "The Architecture of Love". Cinepoint. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  7. ↑ Marvela, ed. (12 August 2024). "5 Film Box Office Tayang di Netflix, Ada How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies". Tempo. Retrieved 17 October 2024.
  8. ↑ "2 Film Box Office Indonesia Spesial HUT RCTI 36: Romansa dan Horor dalam Satu Perayaan". Okezone. 20 August 2025. Retrieved 1 August 2026.
  9. ↑ Augista, Angelia Leony Van (2 September 2024). "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Festival Film Bandung 2024: Ada Angga Yunanda, Aghniny Haqua hingga Sherina Munaf". KapanLagi (in Indonesian). Retrieved 30 March 2026.
  10. ↑ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2024". CNN Indonesia. 18 October 2024. Retrieved 19 October 2024.