If I were Gianla, Alie’s mom, this movie would have turned into a horror genre instead of a melodrama. Because I would have crawled out from my grave to haunt—and teach a lesson to—those who bullied my daughter.
But before I continue, fair warning: this review might contain spoilers. So proceed at your own risk.
Now, this movie is based on a novel with the same title, Rumah Untuk Alie by Lenn Liu. So if you’ve already read the book, you probably know what’s coming.
The story follows Alie who by now is a 16 years old girl, who made a fatal mistake that cost her mother’s life and left her eldest half-brother permanently disabled.
But! That’s still no excuse for Abimanyu, the father, to keep blaming her for the accident. He sets a terrible example for Alie’s four half-brothers—Sadipta, Rendra, Samuel, and Natta—and together, the five of them make Alie’s life a living hell.
Okay, okay—Natta might be slightly better than the rest, but not by much. While we expect cold treatment from Abimanyu, Sadipta, Rendra, and Samuel, Natta’s weakness is frustrating. He’s the only one who clearly sees the injustice Alie faces, yet he does almost nothing. Even when Alie is bullied at school—right in front of him—he stays silent.
Can you feel my anger here?
Yes, losing a mother and wife is heartbreaking—and this family experiences it twice. But it’s still no excuse to traumatize an girl who was just 11-year-old when the accident happened. Sure, she was the one recording the video and asked Gianla to be in it while driving—but let’s not forget Gianla was the adult. A parent should know when to say no, teach the children about safety and also set boundaries. That’s what responsible adults do.
The movie highlights the emotional immaturity of the adults—Abimanyu, Sadipta, even the school principal. Surprisingly, the only one who shows real maturity and empathy is Sel and Aji, Alie’s 16-year-old classmates. I see something here that’s worth exploring in the next installation of the movie.
During the last half hour of the movie, we see that none of Alie’s family members are by her side—even after she goes through a traumatic experience, being accosted by dangerous men. And on top of that, she still donates her blood to Sadipta, despite being under 17 and (frankly) looking underweight.
Even when Sadipta’s operation is successful, no one asks how Alie is doing. All they care about is sharing the “good news.” Her wellbeing is completely ignored.
If there’s ever a Rumah Untuk Alie 2, I would love to see Alie’s character growth—starting from a girl who blames herself for the accident (which is natural), from a young woman who thinks love must be earned (like in that scene where she feels it’s her responsibility to do household chores for five men—two of whom are full-grown adults, for goodness’ sake!).
I want to see her evolve into a confident adult—someone who stands tall, sets boundaries, and finally understands that love should be freely given, not something she has to fight for or prove herself worthy of.
I also hope the story expands on Alie’s relationship with her family—how she remains kind, but firm. It would be beautiful to watch her reclaim her space while keeping her good heart.
In the end, Rumah Untuk Alie is not just a story about grief and guilt—it’s a lesson about setting boundaries, recognizing abuse even when it comes from family, and learning to say “no” when something feels wrong.
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