'Honor Roll Boys' (MiamisFF Review): A Bit of Harmless Fun
Initially feeling like a passionate group having a bit of harmless fun with filmmaking, it leads to something sinister enough to leave a mark.
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The story follows Pati Amar, a young Malay man who wants to change the elders’ rules regarding education—which is considered forbidden in their village—and must face his own father’s anger. Meanwhile, Hamidah shares the same dream as Pati Amar; she wants to change the rules regarding child marriage in their village and demand gender equality, just like the heroine she idolizes, R.A. Kartini.
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The story follows Pati Amar, a young Malay man who wants to change the elders’ rules regarding education—which is considered forbidden in their village—and must face his own father’s anger. Meanwhile, Hamidah shares the same dream as Pati Amar; she wants to change the rules regarding child marriage in their village and demand gender equality, just like the heroine she idolizes, R.A. Kartini.
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Genre:Drama, Action
Written By:Bram Ferino
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Studio:Afici Entertainment, Heart Pictures
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