“Driveways” Review
"Driveways" is a nuanced portrait of an Asian American family, touching on themes of loss, growth, and belonging.
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Since her father passed away, Nea has become the backbone of the family. She has to cover the household expenses, her mother Ratih’s needs, as well as her younger sister Runi’s college tuition and allowance. Meanwhile, her older brother Abi is still living with and depending on his wife, Ayu. As Nea prepares to move forward with her boyfriend, Dio, and take their relationship to the next level, a painful truth is revealed. Their house had been pawned by their late father to pay for Abi and Ayu’s wedding. Nea is forced to bury her dreams and choose to endure everything for the sake of her family. In the midst of her distress, more and more problems arise, putting her through the hardest trials of her life.
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Since her father passed away, Nea has become the backbone of the family. She has to cover the household expenses, her mother Ratih’s needs, as well as her younger sister Runi’s college tuition and allowance. Meanwhile, her older brother Abi is still living with and depending on his wife, Ayu. As Nea prepares to move forward with her boyfriend, Dio, and take their relationship to the next level, a painful truth is revealed. Their house had been pawned by their late father to pay for Abi and Ayu’s wedding. Nea is forced to bury her dreams and choose to endure everything for the sake of her family. In the midst of her distress, more and more problems arise, putting her through the hardest trials of her life.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Widi Lestari, Haqi Achmad
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