21 Mar – "If it is important to the storyline, we don't mind doing it," said Ashraf Sinclair with his Indonesian wife, Bunga Citra Lestari during a press conference in TGV KLCC last Tuesday when "Saus Kacang" was unveiled to the Malaysian media. The press was quite surprised when they watched edited kissing scenes with Ashraf and Bunga in them. The director, Indrayanto Kurniawan who also attended the press conference, insists he is not taking advantage on the celebrity relationship when he decided to do the scenes. "It is not pornography. It shows love and affection. The kissing scenes are so important to the storyline and I just want the viewers to understand it," said Indrayanto. However, the three did not know that the kissing scenes were censored here in Malaysia, until the press told them.
"Saus Kacang" is about Dewi, a chef at a five-star hotel and Fredo, a Malaysian tourist who causes a lot of trouble during his stay. Through the challenge of "handling" Fredo, both start to grow feelings for each other. However, complications arise when Fredo's ex-fiancée goes to Bali and Dewi worries that their love will end. The movie features an appearance by Indonesian pop-rock band Samsons frontman Bams and also stars Marsha Milan Londoh as Fredo's ex-fiancee, Mae. "Saus Kacang" is playing in cinemas now.