A Reflection on 'Tunggu Aku Sukses Nanti'

I’ve always loved movies that I can relate to. It makes me feel seen, like I’m not navigating this world alone. This Eid, a movie titled "Tunggu Aku Sukses Nanti" (Wait Until I’m Successful) caught my attention. Just from the title and the trailer, I knew this story was going to hit home.

The main character, Arga, struggles with a deep sense of inferiority. At 28, he is still unemployed. This feeling is worsened by his aunt, who never misses a chance to remind him of his "failure," constantly comparing him to his successful cousins who are managers or studying abroad. It’s a bitter irony often found during Eid. A day meant for forgiveness often turns into an arena for comparing successes. To be honest, that’s exactly why I’ve never truly liked Eid.

I admire Arga’s hard work. Seeing his struggle makes me want to push myself harder too. In the movie, his job-hunting process has some comedic moments—like when he applies for a religious-based job but only knows short surahs like Al-Ikhlas. People might find it funny, but I didn't laugh.

Because the reality of looking for a job is far more brutal. It’s not just exhausting for the body, but for the soul. The despair that creeps in after every rejection or being ghosted is real. Job hunting, in many ways, feels like hell.

The ending, however, gave me a different perspective. When Arga eventually finds a job as a real estate salesman and later chooses to forgive his aunt, it felt like a slap in the face for me. It reminded me that the world isn't just black and white. People aren't just "good" or "bad"; we all live in the grey area. Seeing Arga forgive her, despite everything, was a powerful moment of growth.