Afternoon: wife of the future

Film Afternoon: wife of the future is a big screen adaptation of the popular web series of the same name that aired in 2017, directed by Yandy Laurens. This Film carries the genre of romance drama with a touch of time travel fantasy. The story focuses on Jonathan (Dion Wiyoko), an Indonesian photographer who lives in Croatia and tends to neglect his health in a monotonous routine of life. One day, he meets Sore (Sheila Dara Aisha), a mysterious woman who claims to be his wife from the future. The afternoon comes with a mission to change Jonathan's unhealthy lifestyle in order to save him from a bad fate that threatens in the future. With compassion and sincerity, Sore seeks to change Jonathan's habits, but the journey is full of emotional conflicts and unexpected surprises as the past, present, and future intersect. Set in the idyllic cities of Croatia, Finland and Jakarta, the film presents a heartwarming Cross-time love story with profound messages about love, sacrifice and a second chance at life.

Suitability for Children's Viewing

Film Afternoon: wife of the future it has an age rating of 13 and above, which means it is suitable for teenagers, but less suitable for children under that age. Here is an analysis of his matches as a child's spectacle:

1. Content and themes:
   • Positive: The Film contains strong moral messages, such as the importance of maintaining health, valuing relationships, and reflecting on the consequences of life choices. The theme of sincere love and afternoon sacrifice to save Jonathan can inspire teens to understand the value of compassion and responsibility. Beautiful visuals and stunning cinematography can also attract young viewers.
   • Challenges: Fantasy elements of time travel and complex emotional conflicts, such as afternoon inner struggles and physical consequences (e.g. nosebleeds or fainting from time travel), may be difficult for children under 13 to understand. In addition, the themes of death and bad fate addressed in the story can seem heavy or confusing to a children's audience.
2. Visual elements and language:
   • The Film does not contain explicit violence or flashy adult content, but there are scenes that allude to bad habits such as smoking and alcohol consumption (which are then discarded by the afternoon). This can be a learning point about a healthy lifestyle, but still requires parental guidance for younger children to understand the context. Language in films tends to be lighthearted, but emotional dialogue and references to spousal relationships may be less relevant for children.
3. Safety for the child:
   • With a duration of 1 hour 59 minutes and an emotional plot, the film is more suitable for teenagers who can already appreciate complex narratives and romance themes. Children under 13 may find it boring or difficult to follow storylines involving adult concepts of time and relationships.

Recommendation:
Film Afternoon: wife of the future it is not recommended as a main spectacle for children under 13 due to its complex themes and narrative as well as some heavy emotional elements. However, for teenagers (13 years and older), the film can be an educational spectacle with parental guidance, especially to discuss values such as health, love and sacrifice. Parents are advised to watch with their teens to explain the context of the story and ensure proper understanding. If looking for a more family-friendly spectacle for children, films with lighter themes and without complex elements of time fantasy may be more appropriate.