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Joko Soroh
Joko, a village boy who dared to learn the art of Jaranan secretly from his grandfather because he didn't have his mother's blessing. When his secret was finally revealed and sparked a debate, Joko succeeded in proving to his mother that Jaranan wasn't a bad thing, but rather a valuable Indonesian cultural heritage worthy of preservation.
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Joko, a village boy who dared to learn the art of Jaranan secretly from his grandfather because he didn't have his mother's blessing. When his secret was finally revealed and sparked a debate, Joko succeeded in proving to his mother that Jaranan wasn't a bad thing, but rather a valuable Indonesian cultural heritage worthy of preservation.
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Genre:Family, Drama
Written By:Ainava Nurul
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Runtime:13 minutes
Studio:Teras Film Production, Sinemarolas
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