
A Real Pain(2024)
Mismatched cousins David and Benji reunite for a tour through Poland to honor their beloved grandmother. The adventure takes a turn when the pair's old tensions resurface against the backdrop of their family history.


Arga, unemployed for three years, is a constant source of family ridicule every Eid. Pressured by difficult economy, marriage, his younger sibling's college tuition, and plans to sell his grandmother's house, he struggles to find work to prove himself.

Ardit Erwandha
Arga

Lulu Tobing
Rita

Ariyo Wahab
Yudi

Adzana Shaliha
Alma

Niniek L. Karim
Nenek

Maudy Effrosina
Andin

Fita Anggriani
Fanny

Reza Chandika
Wicak

Sarah Sechan
Tante Yuli

Afgan
Dwiki
Wait Until I Make It is a comedy, drama film released in 2026 exploring themes of work, mother, father, based on true story, family relationships, unemployed. Directed by Naya Anindita, it stars Ardit Erwandha, Lulu Tobing, Ariyo Wahab. Arga, unemployed for three years, is a constant source of family ridicule every Eid. Pressured by difficult economy, marriage, his younger sibling's college tuition, and plans to sell his grandmother's house, he struggles to find work to prove himself.
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