When the difference separates, speaking makes closer.
That’s how Ernest Prakasa & Meira Anastasia fosters their family. We know Ernest Prakasa as a stand-up comedian, screenwriter, and film director. Together with Meira Anastasia, his wife, they have made some of good films, such as Cek Toko Sebelah, Susah Sinyal, & Milly & Mamet.
Behind their cohesiveness, there are many interesting stories. Ernest Prakasa and Meira Anastasia come from different cultural backgrounds. Ernest comes from Chinese family, while Meira is from a Sundanese family. There are many funny stories shared in the video. For example, when they are dating, when Ernest first met Meira’s parents, and when they were married they decided to do the rituals from both cultures.
This video is part of the Mari Bicara (Let’s Talk) campaign, initiated by Sariwangi. Their differences proved to strengthen their relationship. The secret is to talk, get to know each other, understand the differences, and appreciate them. In that way, differences are no longer weaknesses, but strengths.