Benni Setiawan

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Benni Setiawan

Born September 28, 1965 · Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia (age 60)

Benni Setiawan is an Indonesian director and screenwriter.

Known For

The Last FlightThe Last Flight · 2026
The Last Flight
6.52026
MovieDramaRomance
Beautiful flight attendant Tiara is romantically involved with Captain Deva Angkasa, a young pilot who was her high school friend, who is also in a relationship with Nadia, a very obsessive and ambitious young celebrity on Instagram. Three of them are involved in a love scandal and emotional manipulation.
Call Me DadCall Me Dad · 2025
Call Me Dad
7.42025
MovieDramaComedy
Little Intan was used as collateral for a debt by her mother, who was forced to become a migrant worker and leave her behind. But from that moment, her life took a turn. Dedi, the debt collector — a stranger who initially just came to collect — ended up becoming an important figure in Intan’s life. Together with Tatang, they grew into an unusual kind of “family.”
Cahaya KecilCahaya Kecil · 2013
Cahaya Kecil
2013
MovieDramaMusic
As his father is released from prison, Gilang, a famous singer decides to accept his father back into his life. But deep down, he is frustrated with his own father.
Pengin HijrahPengin Hijrah · 2025
Pengin Hijrah
2025
MovieDramaRomance
Alina, a popular Instagram celebrity, is facing various challenges in her life. The death of her best friend further depresses her. Her encounter with Omar, a final-semester student, rekindles her hope for love. Omar also encourages her to become a better person. However, just as her life's direction begins to change, Alina loses her "migration" direction.
AncikaAncika · 2024
Ancika
5.92024
MovieDramaRomance
When the former leader of a motorcycle crew tries to win the heart of an unconventional student, his romantic pursuit quickly turns into a bumpy ride.
Laskar Pelangi 2: EdensorLaskar Pelangi 2: Edensor · 2013
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
7.82013
MovieDrama
Ikal and Arai win scholarships to study at Sorbone, Paris. Meanwhile, Katya, a student on the same campus, chose Ikal to be her boyriend. Ikal felt guilty and his conflict with Arai made the two friends into different path.
Assalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in NingxiaAssalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in Ningxia · 2025
Assalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in Ningxia
6.82025
MovieDramaRomance
Aisha thought she had found happiness with Arif, a figure who perfectly complemented her life. Making her not hesitate to remove all obstacles, even the most difficult ones, to prove how great her love was. In fact, the love that Aisha believed in not only gave her wings to fly high, but also dropped her from the highest place, taking her to wander the jungle without a clear goal. Making her ask, Have the decisions she has made so far been right? Where will her love find its estuary? Truly God is All-Good, the journey through Ningxia made Aisha realize that time is another form of His goodness. And the most important part is not the beginning, but the end. Always the end.
Sepatu DahlanSepatu Dahlan · 2014
Sepatu Dahlan
2014
MovieDramaFamily
The childhood story of Dahlan Iskan who wanted shoes and a bicycle to go to school.

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Assalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in NingxiaAssalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in Ningxia · 2025
Assalamualaikum Beijing 2: Lost in Ningxia
6.82025
MovieDramaRomance
Aisha thought she had found happiness with Arif, a figure who perfectly complemented her life. Making her not hesitate to remove all obstacles, even the most difficult ones, to prove how great her love was. In fact, the love that Aisha believed in not only gave her wings to fly high, but also dropped her from the highest place, taking her to wander the jungle without a clear goal. Making her ask, Have the decisions she has made so far been right? Where will her love find its estuary? Truly God is All-Good, the journey through Ningxia made Aisha realize that time is another form of His goodness. And the most important part is not the beginning, but the end. Always the end.

Writer

Bismillah Kunikahi SuamimuBismillah Kunikahi Suamimu · 2023
Bismillah Kunikahi Suamimu
3.02023
MovieDramaRomance
CATHY has just returned to Indonesia from studying abroad as a gynecology specialist (pregnancy and uterus health). Arriving in Jakarta, Cathy's friends and family welcomed her proudly. But along with her new title and job, Cathy is also under pressure from her parents to get married. One candidate emerged as the strongest candidate for Cathy, his name was Erol. Cathy's friend has long harbored feelings for him, but Cathy has no intention of welcoming those feelings because her heart is still trapped in an old love with MALIK, her boyfriend from high school. One day, Cathy meets an old friend, her name is HANNA. They met while Cathy was practicing; Hanna comes as a patient who is pregnant. As a form of letting go, Hanna invites Cathy to have dinner at her house. But how shocked Cathy was when she found out that Hanna's husband was Malik. Cathy's surprise grew when she found cancer cells in Hanna's body.

Director

Kejarlah Jodoh Kau KutangkapKejarlah Jodoh Kau Kutangkap · 2011
Kejarlah Jodoh Kau Kutangkap
2011
MovieComedy
The story begins with a brief meeting between Asep (Andika Pratama) and Farah (Donita). Asep which is the youth of the village Endah Pisan plain fell in love at first sight when I saw Farah, who is a model of Jakarta. But the arrival of the crew photographer Farah had received protesting villagers, fortunately Asep from prominent families in his village was finally able to save Farah and his friends from the wrath of villagers. The delegation was finally brought to his home Asep. Asep previously refused an arranged marriage by her mother (Lydia Kandou) with a girl from his village finally determined to pursue direct Farah to return to Jakarta. Asep also ran away from home to go to Jakarta. From this story and a funny incident that could make you laugh presented

Writer

Love and FaithLove and Faith · 2015
Love and Faith
2015
MovieDrama
Karmaka Surjaudaja (Rio Dewanto) aka Kwee Tjie Hwei, Chinese-born, moves to Indonesia at the age of 10 months. He is brought by his mother (Irina Chiu Yen Tan) to follow his father, Kwee Tjie Kui (Ferry Salim), who have lived in Bandung. His childhood passes in limitations. As a result, he graduates from the high school in the same year with his brother Tjie Ong Kwee (Dion Wiyoko). He decides to let go of his dream and let his brother enters medical school. Since then he is never out of the hard work. Being a sports teacher is his first job. He teaches in a Chinese school named Nan Hua. At the school, he meets a woman named Lim Kwei Ing (Laura Basuki), student, which makes him fall in love. But he tries to keep his distance, because he is her teacher, and Lim Kwei Ing derives from Lim Khe Tjie family, owners of large banks in Bandung. Finally in 1959 they are married.

Writer

Layangan Putus: The MovieLayangan Putus: The Movie · 2023
Layangan Putus: The Movie
7.22023
MovieDramaRomance
After officially divorcing Aris, Kinan is now adapting to his new life, becoming a single parent and becoming active again as a doctor. He and his daughter, Raya, live in complete harmony with each other. One day the ex-husband visited him and Raya with Lydia, that's when the complicated problems started. Lydia, who has always had the status of a mistress, is not satisfied with just being Aris' lover, she wants to marry him, wants to be made queen of Aris' heart. Before agreeing to Lydia's request, Aris asked for Kinan's opinion, something he did because he apparently still hoped to get Kinan and Lydia's love at the same time. Even when he was drunk, Aris tried to make love to Kinan. This misunderstanding apparently reached Lydia's ears, she was furious, she went to Kinan to confront him. Lydia felt that her position had reversed, she felt like a woman who had been cheated on and betrayed, while in fact, Kinan really wanted Aris and Lydia to disappear from her life.

Director