| Aspek | Novel Hamka (1938) | Film 2013 | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Filosofi dan deskripsi panjang lebar tentang adat | Drama visual dan romantisme yang cepat | | Akhir Cerita | Sangat tragis; Zainuddin meninggal karena sakit hati setelah Hayati meninggal | Lebih sinematik; ada adegan pertemuan terakhir di air | | Karakter Aziz | Tokoh figuran yang kurang eksplorasi | Dikembangkan menjadi tokoh kompleks (jasa Reza) |
Despite their mutual devotion, Hayati is forced by her family to marry Aziz (Reza Rahadian), a wealthy, modern, but arrogant man from a reputable family.
The film does not condemn culture, but it condemns
The story follows (Herjunot Ali), a young man of mixed Minangkabau and Bugis-Makassar descent. Born and raised in Makassar, he travels to his father's birthplace in Batipuh, West Sumatra, seeking to reconnect with his roots and deepen his spirituality.
