Actress Adhisty Zara delves into role of bone cancer patient for 'Rumah Singgah'

Actress Adhisty Zara immersed herself in the role of a bone cancer patient for the upcoming film 'Rumah Singgah,' undertaking extensive research that included visiting cancer foundations and undergoing professional running training. Zara shared that her research provided deep insights into the experiences of children battling cancer. "We learned so much when we visited the cancer foundation directly, because we saw the children who have illnesses like our characters," Zara told Tempo on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. Alongside co-stars Devano Danendra and Messi Gusti, Zara delved into the complexities of cancer to build their characters. "We really dissected what cancer is. What are the types of cancer, maybe what are the symptoms, what triggers them. We delved into everything," she explained. Zara also found personal connections to the role, drawing inspiration from a family friend who is a cyclist and a cancer survivor. Her character, Karla, is a talented young runner diagnosed with bone cancer who undergoes treatment at a 'Rumah Singgah' (a type of halfway house or support center). "My father's friend is a cyclist. My character's journey is the same as my father's friend. So I asked a lot, and he actually, when he knew my character's journey, it inspired him as a (cancer) patient who had lost hope," Zara revealed. To accurately portray Karla's athletic background, Zara trained with national athlete Suryo Agung Wibowo, a former sprinter known as the fastest man in Southeast Asia. "I really learned the correct running technique. How the legs should be, then the movements of an athlete's hands," Zara said, noting that the rigorous training led to some weight loss.

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We learned so much when we visited the cancer foundation directly, because we saw the children who have illnesses like our characters.