Jiwa Manis
As an only child raised by a single mom, Alvin lives in the shadow of his mother, Marisa. A week before his wedding day in Solo, Alvin finds an old photo of his late father, which raises more questions on what his mother has made into a forbidden topic. After finding out his late father was a chef, Alvin decides to drive to Solo from Jakarta, and to stop by various local restaurants. A journey that begins as his way to find some answers about his late father, also becomes a journey that leads him to many questions about himself. Will Alvin find the answer he has been looking for? Will he get to overcome all his doubts before his wedding day?
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Season 1
Since childhood, Alvin grew up with so many unanswered questions, especially regarding his parents' divorce when he was still young. His late father became a taboo topic in front of Marisa, his mother. A week before his own wedding, Alvin found an old photo of his father with the background of the Jiwa Manis restaurant. Alvin felt drawn into the buried memories of his childhood. He vaguely remembered how his late father used to take him to eat at traditional, simple, and authentic places. Alvin started his journey towards his wedding in Solo with a new obsession: to find eateries like the ones he and his father used to visit. A culinary journey full of colors and flavors in various cities led Alvin on a winding path. Could all of this answer the questions that have haunted him for so long?
