Yohanna

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Yohanna

"Purpose saves one person at a time."

2026

1h 25m

6.0(1 votes)

Drama

Overview

A young nun's encounter with the underworld of child labor in Sumba restores her sense of purpose in life.

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14 members

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Laura Basuki

Yohanna

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Kirana Putri Grasela

Alis

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Iqua Tahlequa

Malu

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Videlis Siprianus Diki

Viktor

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Dewi Ratna Sari

Jolie

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Jajang C. Noer

Reverend Mother

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Benjie De Vera

Joko

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Ones Pati Ndamung

Yosef

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Melinda Putri Grasela

Kirana

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Domi Shaputra

Popo

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Art

Ridho Zikrimaula

Edo

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Yuan Asthed Christian

Albert

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Jordy Hovard

Markus

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Dembi Tamar

Jolie's Grandma

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