Film Pendek "Kos-kosan"

Summary

The video follows multiple characters interacting in a boarding house setting. The conversations explore themes of seeking accommodation, cultural and religious tolerance, and the personal struggles of tenants. A potential tenant leaves after being questioned about their religion, highlighting the sensitivity of the topic. Meanwhile, other residents discuss everyday issues like school, work, and fasting during Ramadan. The video blends lighthearted moments with more serious discussions about respect and inclusivity, offering a glimpse into the lives of people navigating shared living spaces and their personal challenges.

Takeaways

• 🎶 Background music and applause occur intermittently throughout the script.
• 🏡 The characters are looking for a rental room, engaging in conversations with the owner of the boarding house.
• 📞 The first interaction involves confusion as one character thinks they called the wrong number.
• 🗣️ A boarding house owner explains that they don't discriminate against tenants based on gender but asks about religion as it's important to them.
• 🙅 The potential tenants feel uncomfortable with the owner's inquiry about religion and decide to look for other options.
• 📹 A vlogger records their experience of looking for a room, expressing frustration over the religion question and plans to share it online.
• 📜 One of the tenants, Vincent, is shown struggling financially while working on his thesis, and the owner offers to delay rent payments.
• 👨‍👧 The owner wakes up a tenant, Azizah, for sahur (pre-dawn meal during Ramadan), emphasizing the importance of their responsibility.
• 🍽️ The owner prepares food for the tenants during Ramadan, ensuring dietary rules are followed, showing care for their needs.
• 📺 A news report mentions that a misunderstanding occurred between the boarding house owner and potential new tenants, causing a public debate.

Q & A

What is the main theme of the script?

The main theme of the script revolves around finding a room for rent and the interactions between potential tenants and the landlord. It also touches on themes like religious tolerance and respect.

Why does the landlord ask about the tenant's religion?

The landlord asks about the tenant's religion because he finds it important in the selection process for tenants, although this approach leads to some tension with the potential renters who feel it shows intolerance.

How do the potential tenants react to the landlord's question about religion?

The potential tenants are uncomfortable with the landlord’s question about their religion. They express their frustration and ultimately decide to look for other housing options.

What is the role of the character Vincent in the script?

Vincent is one of the current tenants in the boarding house. His interaction with the landlord is friendly, and he is given a break from paying rent as he focuses on his studies.

What does the landlord mean when he says he doesn't differentiate between tenants?

The landlord implies that he treats all tenants equally, regardless of gender or background, but his question about religion contradicts this, leading to conflict.

What does the character Buyung Ijul do upon arriving at the boarding house?

Buyung Ijul, a YouTuber, vlogs his experience while looking for a room at the boarding house. He expresses frustration after the landlord questions his religion.

Why does the character Azizah get woken up early in the morning?

Azizah is woken up by the landlord for the pre-dawn meal (sahur) during Ramadan, a time when Muslims eat before fasting begins at sunrise.

What is the landlord's attitude toward the current tenants during Ramadan?

The landlord is considerate of the tenants' religious practices during Ramadan. He wakes them up for sahur and even prepares special meals, showing respect for their fasting.

What conflict arises between the landlord and Buyung Ijul regarding religion?

Buyung Ijul becomes upset when the landlord asks about his religion, feeling that it reflects intolerance, especially in a city like Jogja, which is known for its religious tolerance.

How does the script conclude regarding the issue of tolerance?

The script ends with a reflection on the landlord’s approach, showing that his question about religion caused discomfort, but also that he tries to accommodate his tenants' needs, especially during Ramadan.