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2014
Ricky Bagaskoro, high school student, is in a dilemma: to pursue his dream of becoming teachers for displaced children or to follow the wishes of his father, Bagas Notolegowo, to continue his study to the highest level. Bagas hopes Ricky will follow in his footsteps of being a politician. Bagas is struggling to become president of Indonesia 2014-2019 to replace President Jusuf Syahrir. Preoccupations make his relationship with Ricky tenuous. Ricky does not agree with his father's steps. Ningrum, a faithful wife and mother, always tries to unify them. The competition to the presidency between Bagas Notolegowo, Faisal Abdul Hamid and Syamsul Triadi is very tight. Bagas makes a careless step. One simple decision makes all his dreams shattered .
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Ricky Bagaskoro, high school student, is in a dilemma: to pursue his dream of becoming teachers for displaced children or to follow the wishes of his father, Bagas Notolegowo, to continue his study to the highest level. Bagas hopes Ricky will follow in his footsteps of being a politician. Bagas is struggling to become president of Indonesia 2014-2019 to replace President Jusuf Syahrir. Preoccupations make his relationship with Ricky tenuous. Ricky does not agree with his father's steps. Ningrum, a faithful wife and mother, always tries to unify them. The competition to the presidency between Bagas Notolegowo, Faisal Abdul Hamid and Syamsul Triadi is very tight. Bagas makes a careless step. One simple decision makes all his dreams shattered .
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Genre:Drama, Action
Written By:Rahabi Mandra, Ben Sihombing
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Runtime:109 minutes
Studio:Dapur Film, Mahaka Pictures
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