CINTA revolves around 5 love stories taking place in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Every story tells a different and unique story with each character having different qualities and dealing with different situations.
The theme of Cinta tells of 5 different couples with their own separate stories in their own place- some are looking for love, others have just found it, and some have lost it. Throughout the film love is seen through different perspectives. Husband, wife and kids, love amongst siblings and also love between senior citizens.
Cinta "Romantis" Azlan (played by Eizlan Yusuff) is a wealthy man who owns a media empire and in the process meets Azura (played by Fasha Sandha) at a bookstore where she works. Azlan and Azura’s tale is a story of love from different social backgrounds (the poor girl meets rich boy story) where difference in lifestyle and thinking between two different people work together to become love.
Cinta "Tulus" Arianna (Sharifah Amani) and Taufiq (Pierre Andre) go through the story of young love. Arianna is a girl from the city looking for a lover who she lost without any news. She receives help through Taufiq a reporter who she does not know.
In the following story "Sepenuh Jiwa" Airin and Harris (played by Rita Ruidini and Rashidi Ishak) have a very touching story. Harris is an architect who has everything- Aizrin the beautiful wife, a loving son and a comfortable life. Only to discover that everything is not as it seems.
Rashidi’s acting in the film is outstanding and credit must be given to him. The character is so alive and can be seen to reflect individuals in real life. Therefore the audience is able to gather the feelings and expression he displays.
The next love story revolves around Dyan (played by Nahu Baharudin) and Dhani (Ques Hadir) is truly "Abadi". Dyan is also another architect who is involved in a love triangle. Dyans love is only for her younger brother Dhani. Dhani though refuses to follow in the footsteps of the sister and would rather be an artist. Dyan's sacrifice for Dhani is truly touching and will definitely leave the crowd in tears.
Love does not die with age as witnessed in the story “Unggul” Teacher Elyas (played by Dato’ Rahim Razli), a retiring man who ensues a good relationship with Rubiah (Fatimah Abu Bakar), a divorcee who loves him. A story on a search for long lost love. This story the old age question of whether love still exists as you get older. A film definitely for all to watch.
Cinta is a great film to watch, easy to understand and with such thin dialogue that has so much meaning. The actors are all beautiful and most importantly the love stories inthis film truly revolve around what happens in everyday life.
Definietly standing proud with 10 stars, 5 love stories in one film, Cinta Is definitely a must watch film for 2006.