I watched Sore: A Wife from the Future because I enjoy time travel stories, especially when they focus on emotions more than science. The film starts quietly. A man named Jonathan lives a normal life until a woman suddenly appears and tells him she is his wife from the future. From that moment, the film becomes a story about love, regret and the desire to fix past mistakes.
What I liked most is the emotional tone. The film feels sincere. It does not try to be loud or flashy. Instead, it takes its time to build the relationship between the two main characters. Sheila Dara Aisha gives a very gentle and believable performance. She feels calm, caring and mysterious. Dion Wiyoko also does well as a man confused by a life he does not remember. Their chemistry makes the love story feel real. The music is soft and fits the mood.
Many scenes focus on small moments. Talking, cooking, sitting together, sharing silence. This makes the film feel intimate. I felt connected to the characters and their emotions. The idea of meeting someone who knows your future is interesting. It asks a simple question. If you could change your life before mistakes happen, would you do it?
Time becomes a tool to rethink life choices. Instead of repeating the same day, this film repeats emotional moments, giving the characters a chance to understand each other better and change their path. I liked this approach because it keeps the story personal rather than complex.
But the film also has weaknesses. The pacing at the beginning is slow. Some scenes take too long and repeat the same feeling. Once the main idea is clear, the story becomes a bit predictable. I also wished the time travel concept was explored more deeply. It stays mostly emotional and does not challenge its own rules too much. The ending may feel too gentle for some viewers who want a stronger twist.
Still, the heart of the film is strong. It is not a big sci fi film. It is a love story with a time travel idea used to explore feelings. That is where it succeeds.
Overall, I think Sore: A Wife from the Future is a warm, touching and sincere film. It is not groundbreaking, but it is honest. As Indonesia’s Oscar submission, it shows a soft and emotional side of Indonesian cinema. It is a film that stays with you because of its feeling, not because of spectacle.