Red Before Dawn

A tense, slow-burning historical thriller that immerses you in paranoia and moral ambiguity, demanding close attention.

Directed by

Garin Nugroho

Genres

Drama, History, Thriller

Starring

Nicholas Saputra, Laura Basuki, Bront Palarae

Overview

Amidst the volatile dawn of Indonesian independence, five individuals from starkly contrasting socio-political backgrounds must navigate a heavily fractured nation to deliver a critical state document, confronting severe hostility and paranoia from the very revolutionary factions they seek to serve.

How it feels

Tense, dark, earnest and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Politics, betrayal, survival, identity

Content

Strong violence. Mild gore and language. No sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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