THE MEANING OF “GOING HOME” IN THE FILM JALAN YANG JAUH JANGAN LUPA PULANG

Abstract

The concept of "home" extends beyond physical movement, encompassing an emotional and temporal journey that deeply influences personal identity. This study explores the theme of "Going Home" in the film Jalan yang Jauh, Jangan Lupa Pulang, directed by Angga Dwi Sasongko. The film portrays the struggles of a student studying abroad in London, highlighting issues of communication and misunderstandings between Aurora and her family in Indonesia. By analyzing the semiotic elements in the film, this research examines how signs, symbols, and cultural contexts shape audience interpretation, emotions, and responses to the concept of "Going Home." Utilizing John Fiske’s semiotic analysis theory, the study applies a descriptive qualitative methodology, focusing on the reality level, representation level, and ideology level of the film’s narrative. The research aims to uncover diverse interpretations of these semiotic elements and their impact on viewers.