Muslimah Writers Alliance (MWA): Congratulations to MWA's Asma Nadia: AssalamuAlaikum Bejing! In Theaters Now!

AssalamuAlaikum Bejing, based on the novel written by MWA's Asma Nadia is now a major motion picture that premiered in Malaysia theaters December 30, 2014. Congratulations Asma!! We couldn't be more proud of you!

Synopsis translated from Maylay to English via Google:

The day before the wedding took place, Asma (Revalina S. Temat) get a harsh reality that her lover, played by Ibn Jamil, apparently had an affair with her work colleague Anita (Cynthia Ramlan).

However, Dewa wedding begged to continue, Asma already broken heart. Moreover, once committed relationship yielded fetuses, pregnant Anita.

By bringing grief, Asma already received a job offer in Beijing, chances are obtained through the help Sekar (Laudya Cynthia Bella) and Ridwan (Deddy Mahendra Desta), her husband.

In Beijing in one trip, she met Zhongwen (Morgan Oey), a handsome man who will introduce the legendary love of Ashima, the beautiful daughter of Yunan.

Kindness and attention Zhongwen, make Asma slowly open your heart. Although it was giddy when Dewa followed him to Beijing. Unfortunately, before the relationship continues, Asthma affected by APS, a syndrome that makes his life threatened and could meet death at any time.

A year-end closing drama, which tells us: If you do not find love, let love find you.

Premier: December 30, 2014

WATCH A VIDEO OF AN ORIGINAL SONG INCLUDED
IN THE MOVIE,WRITTEN BY ASMA NADIA

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ORIGINAL MAYLAY: Sehari sebelum pernikahan dilangsungkan, Asmara (Revalina S. Temat) mendapatkan kenyataan pahit bahwa kekasihnya, Dewa (Ibnu Jamil) ternyata sempat berselingkuh dengan teman sekantornya Anita (Cynthia Ramlan).

Walau Dewa memohon agar pernikahan tetap dilanjutkan, Asma terlanjur patah hati. Terlebih, hubungan sekali yang dilakukan ternyata membuahkan janin, Anita hamil.

Dengan membawa kesedihan, Asma pun menerima tawaran pekerjaan di Beijing, peluang yang didapatkan lewat bantuan Sekar (Laudya Cynthia Bella) dan Ridwan (Deddy Mahendra Desta), suaminya.

Di Beijing dalam salah satu perjalanan, Asma bertemu Zhongwen (Morgan Oey), lelaki tampan yang memperkenalkannya akan legenda cinta Ashima, putri cantik dari Yunan.

Kebaikan dan perhatian Zhongwen, membuat Asma perlahan membuka hati. Walaupun sempat gamang ketika Dewa menyusulnya ke Beijing. Sayang, sebelum hubungan berlanjut, Asma terkena APS, sebuah sindrom yang membuat nyawanya terancam dan bisa menemui kematian setiap waktu.

Sebuah drama penutup akhir tahun, yang mengajarkan kepada kita: Jika tak kau temukan cinta, biarkan cinta menemukanmu.

Mulai di bioskop 30 Desember 2014.

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ABOUT MWA MEMBER ASMA NADIA

Asma NADIA (fiction/nonfiction writer; Indonesia) is the author of 49 books, of which four [Emak Longs To Take the Hajj] (2009), [House with No Windows] (2011), Ummi (2012), and Assalamu Alaikum Bejing (2014), have been adapted for the screen. Nadia contributes regularly to the daily Republika, which named her one of the seven most influential people in Indonesia for 2010. A co-founder of Forum Lingkar Pena, and Komunitas Bisa Menulis, which helps youth become writers, she is also a frequent campaigner in the "Indonesian Women Write" movement, and an organizer of 63 Rumah Baca, which provides free reading rooms for underserved youth. She participates courtesy of the Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State. Asma is also a member of Muslimah Writers Alliance (MWA).
"Excuses are enemies for success." -Asma Nadia

The University of Iowa International Writing Program (IWP) 2013