Personality Dynamics and Character Transformation in The Film Sore: Istri Dari Masa Depan: A Freudian Psychoanalytic Analysis

This study examines personality and character transformation in the film Sore: Istri dari Masa Depan through Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalytic theory of the id, ego, and superego. It explores how the interaction among these three personality structures influences psychological conflicts, behavioral responses, decision-making, and character development in Jonathan and Sore. Employing a descriptive qualitative approach, the study analyzes audiovisual data, including dialogue, facial expressions, gestures, physical actions, and character interactions within their narrative contexts. Data were collected through repeated film observations and systematic documentation, then classified and interpreted using theory-based analytical indicators. The findings indicate that Jonathan’s initial behavior is primarily driven by immediate gratification and impulsive responses, reflecting the dominance of the id. However, his development demonstrates the increasing role of the ego in balancing personal desires with reality and the superego in guiding moral judgments and responsibility. Similarly, Sore’s emotional responses, particularly love and fear of loss, reflect instinctual desires, while her decisions reveal negotiations between realistic considerations and moral commitments. The study concludes that character transformation emerges through the continuous interaction and negotiation among the id, ego, and superego. These findings highlight the relevance of Freud’s structural model in understanding intrapsychic conflict, behavioral choices, and psychological development in film characterization.