Nasi Kosong Ikan Kering(2011)

Nasi Kosong Ikan Kering is an Indonesian comedy that follows a man determined to keep his family on a strict budget, only to discover that frugality comes with unexpected and hilarious costs. As he enforces increasingly absurd financial restrictions, his well-intentioned plan spirals into chaos. His family members resist, schemes backfire, and what should be a simple exercise in saving money becomes a series of comedic mishaps. The film balances humor with heart, exploring how far one person will go to manage household finances and what his family learns along the way. Tensions rise and laughter follows as the household adapts to their new economic reality, proving that sometimes the best lessons come wrapped in comedy.