Anantya Kirana and Carissa Perusset star as sisters in psychological horror film 'Sofia'

Sisters Anantya Kirana and Carissa Perusset are set to star together in the psychological horror film 'Sofia,' produced by Lasisi Pictures and directed by Adis Kayl Yurahmah.

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So physically, I will look very different here. It was quite difficult to find the form of Sofia's character at first, but the help of the acting coach and other actors helped me.

Anantya Kirana will take on the lead role of Sofia, a character described as a child grappling with social deficits and deep-seated trauma. The role demanded a significant physical transformation, including the use of prosthetics and false teeth, which Anantya found challenging but manageable with the help of acting coaches and fellow cast members. She expressed that portraying Sofia required her to imagine a very different persona from her own.

Carissa Perusset will play Dahlia, Sofia's older sister, whose character arc centers on mental health issues. Carissa's involvement in the film was partly influenced by her inquiries about the availability of therapeutic support for actors dealing with emotionally taxing roles, a concern stemming from previous experiences. She noted that the character's struggles were intense, affecting both mental and physical well-being.

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The character experiences quite a lot, not just physically, but mentally too. Fortunately, I am comfortable with the other actors and have instructions from the acting coach.

The film features a prominent ensemble cast, including Wulan Guritno, Nugie, Kiki Narendra, Habil Nugraha, Leony V. H., and Ayu Diandra, in addition to the Kirana sisters. 'Sofia' delves into the life of a young girl confronting trauma, aiming to convey a message about the impact of such experiences. The production team emphasized the open discussions held with the director regarding the characters' backstories, assuring that the narrative's tragic elements are grounded in specific reasons.

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This might be one of the most tragic scripts I've ever read. But fortunately, all these discussions are very open, and the director explained there's a proper reason why the character is like this.