Maudy Ayunda Presents "Aku Yang Engkau Cari": A Heart-Touching Soundtrack for "Para Perasuk"

Hey, Beauty Besties! Did you know that Maudy Ayunda just released an amazing new song that’s both calming and addictive? This time, she’s not just acting, but also lending her golden voice to the soundtrack of the film “Para Perasuk,” directed by Wregas Bhanuteja.

From the Filming Atmosphere, the Song “Aku Yang Engkau Cari” Was Born

So, Beauty Besties, Maudy is truly unique. She’s not only the lead actress but also directly involved in the film’s music. The song “Aku Yang Engkau Cari” is very special because its inspiration came directly from the atmosphere during the filming of “Para Perasuk.” Pretty cool, right?

After filming wrapped up, Maudy immediately had musical ideas. She met with director Wregas Bhanuteja, and together with Lafa Pratomo, who served as co-writer and producer, they started working on the song. For Maudy, the more she watched snippets of the film, the more she connected with the story of “Para Perasuk.” That’s why the song feels like an integral part of the film.

Deep Meaning: The Struggle to Find One’s Identity

What makes this song even more special is the perspective from which the lyrics are written. Although Maudy is 31 years old, she doesn’t tell the story from her own character’s point of view. Instead, she chose to adopt the perspective of Bayu, the character played by Angga Yunanda. This song truly depicts a man struggling to prove himself, but in the process, losing his own identity to please others.

Maudy herself said, “When writing this song, I imagined an unending longing: a longing for acceptance, for a hug, for the feeling that they are enough just as they are.” She added, “That perhaps, what they have been searching for externally all this time, is actually themselves, or the presence of someone who can see and embrace them fully.” Wow, that’s deep, isn’t it, Beauty Besties?

This song, which was worked on for a month, was intended to add an emotional layer to the film, making feelings that are difficult to express through dialogue more palpable. Maudy is confident that the song will resonate even more when you watch “Para Perasuk” until the end.

“Para Perasuk” Ready to Conquer the World at Sundance Film Festival

It’s not just the song that’s amazing; the film “Para Perasuk” itself is ready to make Indonesia proud on the international stage! The film will have its premiere at the Sundance Film Festival in the United States. Even more impressively, “Para Perasuk” will compete in the World Cinema Dramatic Competition category alongside ten other international films.

Maudy herself feels incredibly proud that a work by Indonesians can reach a prestigious stage like Sundance. “I feel very grateful and proud to be a part of an Indonesian work that has received recognition on an international stage. It feels like proof that stories from us can touch anyone, anywhere,” she expressed.

A Message For All of Us

Through “Aku Yang Engkau Cari,” Maudy truly hopes that those of us who are struggling to find our identity or feel inadequate can feel represented. The message is simple but important: be enough for yourself. There’s no need to be someone else to gain validation. “I hope they can feel seen. This song talks about the desire to be enough: to be seen, understood, and sought after. Perhaps you don’t have to be anything—because it might be that you are exactly who you’ve been searching for all along,” Maudy concluded. So sweet, right, Beauty Besties?