by Tiara Purnomo

“Missing Home” (or “Ngeri Ngeri Sedap”) is an Indonesian dramedy about a Batak family, a traditional ethnic group residing in Sumatra, Indonesia. Pak Domu, Mak Domu, and their seemingly harmonious family are regarded as reputable by everyone in their humble village in Toba, North Sumatra. But, behind the facade, the couple struggles to keep their family’s honor and relationship afloat.

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Right at the start, we are introduced to Sarma, their daughter, and their three estranged sons: Domu who is arguing with his father over his plan to marry a Sundanese girl, Gabe who is disappointed over his father’s disapproval of his career choice, and Sahat who chooses to live away from his parents. When an upcoming traditional event approaches, Pak Domu and Mak Domu must convince their sons to visit home by creating a big crisis to get the family’s attention: divorce.