'Di Luar Nurul' Series Explores Gen Z's Search for Identity

Screenplay Films and streaming platform Vidio have introduced their latest Original Series, 'Di Luar Nurul,' which delves into the emotional realities, conflicts, and social dynamics characteristic of Generation Z. The series incorporates viral trends and the recent social media phenomenon known as 'The Nurul.'

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If from the easiest, they are all critical, so that helps us both with the research. For me, research doesn't need to go far from them. Because we have two perspectives, between children from Jaksel and children from Depok. They have quite different Gen Z perspectives and like to debate.

Co-director Adis Kayl described the research and direction process with the young cast as both challenging and engaging. He noted that the cast's critical nature and active input, drawn from their daily lives, significantly aided the research. Kayl mentioned the series explores contrasting perspectives between 'Jaksel' (South Jakarta) and Depok youth, highlighting their distinct Gen Z viewpoints and tendency for debate.

Kayl emphasized the series' commitment to portraying the adolescent maturation process with honesty. The young actors were tasked with delivering strong performances to convey moral messages through their characters. Actress Lea Chiaracel, who plays the antagonist Lily, discussed her character's development. Lily initially feels disturbed by individuals like Kania, perceiving them as disruptive. However, she eventually realizes that people like Kania are more honest and less hypocritical, leading to a shift in her perspective and a realization about genuine friendship.

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I think Lily isn't actually hateful, she just feels disturbed by people like Kania, who she feels disturb her peace. But later Lily realizes that people like Kania are actually more honest, not hypocritical at all, and their friendships are more loyal. There will be a change in Lily's character.

Chiaracel also pointed out the series' integration of current trends familiar to Gen Z, particularly those that go viral on social media. The show aims to deliver an implicit educational message about the importance of tolerance among teenagers. It encourages self-expression through clothing and speech, provided it does not generate negativity towards others. The series also features romance and character conflicts, promising further narrative depth.

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And things that are very Nurul, which I often see on TikTok's FYP, will be a lot in this series, and it carries a very good moral message for young people not to compare people by appearance and for all teenagers to be able to express themselves through clothing, through speech, as long as it doesn't bring negative energy to others.