27 Steps of May

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27 Steps of May

2019

1h 52m

8.3(13 votes)

Drama

Overview

Eight years ago, 14 year old May was raped by a group of men. May’s father is devastated, blaming himself for not being able to keep his daughter safe. Traumatized significantly by this incident, May withdraws completely from life.

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10 featured cast members

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Raihaanun

May

Lukman Sardi

The Father

Ario Bayu

The Magician

Verdi Solaiman

Courier

Henky Solaiman

Underground Fight Manager

Otig Pakis

Coach

Norman Akyuwen

Boxing Manager

Sapto Soetardjo

Shaman

Richard Oh

Taoist Priest

Joko Anwar

Opponent Boxer Manager

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Directed by: Ravi L. Bharwani
Written by: Rayya Makarim
Produced by: Ravi L. Bharwani
Wilza Lubis

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