Denny Sumargo Attributes Wife's Influence to His Gentle Character in 'Baby Udon' Film

Actor Denny Sumargo revealed that his wife, Olivia Sumargo, was instrumental in his portrayal of a gentle husband in the new film "Baby Udon." He explained that her presence in his life has softened his once-harsh and temperamental nature, making him more patient.

"She changed many things about my life, I became more patient. Because without her, there might have been incidents where I would have hit someone or confronted them," Denny, a former basketball athlete, stated at the film's launch in Jakarta.

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She changed many things about my life, I became more patient. Because without her, there might have been incidents where I would have hit someone or confronted them.

Denny stressed that a man's emotional control can stem from deep respect for his wife, especially in an equitable relationship. "Why am I patient? Because I respect my wife. Why do I respect my wife? Because my wife 'deserved to be respected.' So, this is what is called parity," he elaborated.

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Why am I patient? Because I respect my wife. Why do I respect my wife? Because my wife 'deserved to be respected.' So, this is what is called parity.

He added that he constantly reminds himself not to disappoint his wife, including by not looking at other women. He likened such temptations to the "grass is always greener on the other side." "Don't look left or right. The neighbor's grass is indeed greener, but that's a test later, if you separate. So for me, the message this film carries is very big. Today, what is seen as great in me did not come from my own strength. But there was an extraordinary woman who taught me many things," Denny said.

Denny also thanked Fanny Kondoh, the real-life wife of Hajime Kondoh, for bringing the story to him. "I never dreamed of making a film; it was never in my plans. I didn't expect this to happen today when Fanny brought me this story," he admitted.

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Don't look left or right. The neighbor's grass is indeed greener, but that's a test later, if you separate. So for me, the message this film carries is very big. Today, what is seen as great in me did not come from my own strength. But there was an extraordinary woman who taught me many things.

Directed by Fajar Bustomi with a screenplay by Oka Aurora, "Baby Udon" is set to premiere in Indonesian cinemas on September 3. The gala premiere was attended by producers including Denny Sumargo and Olivia Sumargo, as well as lead actors Caitlin Halderman, Putri Ayudya, and Hiroaki Kato.

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I never dreamed of making a film; it was never in my plans. I didn't expect this to happen today when Fanny brought me this story.