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A Boy and Dilemma at The End of Times
In the village, no one aspires to become an ustaz anymore. A seven-year-old boy named Awang struggles to find his dream amid the chaos of the end times. a reality he must confront, until his dilemma deepens when the only ustaz in the village passes away. With the community suddenly left without a religious leader, Awang’s unease and restlessness push him further into his search for meaning and the true shape of his aspirations.
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In the village, no one aspires to become an ustaz anymore. A seven-year-old boy named Awang struggles to find his dream amid the chaos of the end times. a reality he must confront, until his dilemma deepens when the only ustaz in the village passes away. With the community suddenly left without a religious leader, Awang’s unease and restlessness push him further into his search for meaning and the true shape of his aspirations.
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Genre:Drama
Written By:Ariyandhi Achbar
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Runtime:8 minutes
Studio:VOOX Media
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