Ticket to Paradise is the latest talking point among Indonesian movie goers. The rom-com movie is directed by Ol Parker, starring two big names in Hollywood, namely George Clooney and Julia Roberts. Aside from these big stars, the movie also became the talking point as it is set in Bali and features the Indonesian actor, Maxime Bouttier.

Ticket to Paradise Synopsis

This movie follows a divorced couple, who go to Bali to stop their daughter Lily from marrying a man she just met there, Gede. As parents, they want their daughter to reconsider her decision carefully before getting married. The reason is that they don't want their daughter to make the same mistake they made 25 years ago. Although Georgia and David are actually divorced, they are willing to set aside their differences in order to save their beloved daughter.

Ticket to Paradise is a reunion for George Clooney and Julia Roberts, who played together several times. On top of that, there are several fascinating facts about Ticket to Paradise. Without further ado, let's get into it.

1. Full of Balinese Culture

Ticket to Paradise is a movie that features Balinese culture. David and Georgia go to Bali to stop their daughter Lily from marrying Gede, a Balinese man whom she just met. This movie also depicts the natural beauty of Bali and the traditional ceremonies. You'll see coconut leaves and traditional Balinese outfits in this movie.

2. Wasn't Shot in Bali

Despite the fact that the movie is set in Bali, Ticket to Paradise wasn't shot in Bali. Instead, the movie was shot in Australia, in the Palm Bay Resort beach area on Long Island, part of the Whitsunday Islands. The area was transformed in such a way to make it look like the Island of the Gods with its beautiful sceneries. To emulate the Balinese atmosphere, the production team was willing to conjure up boats, supporting actors, traditional clothing and furnitures, and even buildings to look like the movie is set in Bali.

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3. Features an Indonesian Actor

Ticket to Paradise stars an Indonesian actor who plays Gede, the man whom Lily is going to marry. The role was played by a native Indonesian actor, namely Maxime Bouttier, whose real name is Maxime Andre Selam Bouttier. The French-Indonesian actor plays a native Balinese in this movie. The film is also his Hollywood debut for the actor. This role is certainly not easy to get, as he had to audition for four weeks, all of which was done virtually. After a long audition process, Maxime was eventually selected and contacted directly by the director to play Gede.

4. A Parent-Child Conflict

Ticket to Paradise has a simple yet compelling story. The story follows a divorced couple, Georgia and David. They are willing to set aside their differences and go to Bali to stop their daughter Lily from marrying a local named Gede.

This illustrates Georgia and David's concern for their child even when they are not together. Both of them do not want their child to get married immediately as they fear she will make the same mistake they made 25 years ago. The movie also focuses on the parents' unyielding love for their child. The story is full of parents-child problems.

5. Julia Roberts Almost Got Injured

Since the movie was shot in Australia, which is known for its diverse marine fauna, there are many gorgeous-looking marine fauna that are dangerous and should not be touched. Unfortunately, Julia Roberts almost touched a dangerous sea shell during the filming. But luckily, someone warned Julia not to touch it.

6. A Star-Studded Movie

Aside from the Hollywood mega stars George Clooney and Julia Roberts, Ticket to Paradise also stars a number of well-known Hollywood actors and actresses, from Lucas Bravo who plays Gabriel in Emily in Paris and Billie Lourd, the star of the famous series Scream Queens and American Horror Story.

7. A Collaboration of Several Big Production Houses

Another fun fact about Ticket to Paradise is that this film is the result of a collaboration of a number of major production houses in the Hollywood cinema scene. Working Title Films, Smokehouse Pictures and Red Om Film were involved in the production of this rom-com movie. In addition to the three production houses, Universal Pictures was also officially appointed as the official distributor of this film. Ticket to Paradise was officially released on September 30 in Indonesia.

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