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The Siege at Thorn High (2025)

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We Are Not Okay.

Edwin promised to his sister on her death bed to find her son she gave up long time ago. Edwin's quest brought him to become a substitute teacher in Duri High School, Jakarta, a school for juvenile delinquents. There he must face the most violent students to find his nephew. When he eventually finds the boy, a city-wide riot erupts and Edwin is trapped im the school with the cruel kids out for his blood.

Cast & Crew

Director
Joko Anwar
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    Edwin Morgan Oey
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    Jefri Hariman Omara Esteghlal
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    Valdiana Rahardjo Hana Malasan
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    Khristo Ramli Endy Arfian
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    Rangga Kurnia Fatih Unru
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    Gerry Rahadi Dewa Dayana
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    Dorothy Susatyo Satine Zaneta
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    Reihan Wahyudi Faris Fadjar Munggaran

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