Ryan Purwoko

Ryan Purwoko’s filmography is kind of a wild ride, honestly. He’s got this knack for picking projects that hit different corners of the emotional spectrum. Let’s talk Rectoverso (2013) for a second—this one’s not your run-of-the-mill drama. Think of it as a collection of stories, all tangled up in the messiness of love, regret, and those “what if” moments everyone tries to ignore. There’s this soft, poetic vibe running underneath the surface, but don’t let that fool you—it gets raw and real, especially when it comes to facing old wounds. Jump ahead to Mariposa (2020) and suddenly you’re in high school again. Seriously, it’s brimming with teen angst and all the little heartbreaks that feel like the end of the world when you’re seventeen. The characters are these awkward, earnest types who can’t quite say what they mean, fumbling their way through first loves and big dreams. The story’s got that sweet, slightly awkward charm, but it doesn’t shy away from showing the rough patches either. Then there’s The Underdogs (2017), which just has “feel-good” written all over it without being cheesy. It’s about a group of friends who are anything but cool, but they’ve got guts and a ridiculous amount of heart. You root for them because, honestly, who hasn’t felt like an outsider at some point? The whole movie zips along with jokes, mishaps, and that scrappy energy that makes you want to cheer them on from your couch. Purwoko’s work isn’t afraid to dig into what makes people tick, and that’s what keeps you watching.