The Siege at Thorn High

A relentless, suffocating siege that mixes visceral action with grim social commentary, leaving you tense and unsettled.

Directed by

Joko Anwar

Genres

Action, Crime, Thriller

Starring

Morgan Oey, Omara Esteghlal, Hana Pitrashata Malasan

Overview

Edwin promised to his sister on her deathbed to find her son she gave up a long time ago. Edwin's quest brought him to become a substitute teacher in Duri High School, Jakarta, a school for juvenile delinquents. There he must face the most violent students to find his nephew. When he eventually finds the boy, a city-wide riot erupts and Edwin is trapped in the school with the cruel kids out for his blood.

How it feels

Dark, tense, bleak and earnest. Relentless and needs your attention.

About

Violence, race, trauma, revenge

Content

Strong violence and language. Mild gore and sexual content.

Note

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

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