Episodes of Love explores the emotional trajectory of a relationship—from dating and courtship, to engagement, marriage, and ultimately, divorce. Woven into this arc is a reflection on social norms in Indonesia, where early marriage is often idealized yet can lead to precarity and premature separation.

The single long shot that embodies the journey of superficial love can be separated into seven frames, as to signify the stages of love, that is (from left to right):

1. Haftah (the boy) gets ready for a date

2. First date at warung (local deli)

3. First anniversary in front of denim tailor shop

4. Traditional Javanese engagement with the presence of 'penghulu' (the chief who officiates an engagement/wedding) and parents

5. Wedding

6. Couples on the brink of divorce

7. Tari (the girl) gets ready for a date