Director Joko Anwar has announced his 11th film, marking a new chapter in his filmmaking career. After his successful horror film Siksa Kubur this year, along with acclaimed titles such as Pengabdi Setan, Pengabdi Setan 2: Communion, and Perempuan Tanah Jahanam, which won the Citra Awards in 2020, including Best Film and Best Director, Joko Anwar is making a bold move by collaborating with Hollywood studio Amazon MGM Studios on a film titled The Siege at Thorn High, set to be released in theaters in 2025. This partnership with production company Come and See Pictures marks the first time Amazon MGM Studios has collaborated with a production house in Southeast Asia for a theatrical release. Amazon MGM Studios is known for prestigious films such as Challengers, Blink Twice, American Fiction, and Air.
This action-thriller genre film is Joko Anwar’s first non-horror film in six years since Gundala (2019). This project also marks the first collaboration between Joko Anwar and talented actor Morgan Oey. In addition to Morgan, The Siege at Thorn High features a cast of new-generation Indonesian actors, including Omara Esteghlal, Hana Pitrashata Malasan, Endy Arfian, Fatih Unru, Satine Zaneta, Dewa Dayana, Florian Rutters, Faris Fadjar Munggaran, Sandy Pradana, Farandika, Raihan Khan, Sheila Kusnadi, Millo Taslim, and Bima Azriel. The film is set to premiere in Indonesian theaters in 2025.
The Siege at Thorn High is set in 2027, during a turbulent period in Indonesia. It depicts a society on the brink of collapse, fueled by discrimination and racial hatred. Amidst this chaos, Edwin (played by Morgan Oey), a substitute teacher at DURI High School for troubled students, finds himself in a fight for survival when the school suddenly transforms into a battleground for life and death.
Director Joko Anwar expressed his excitement for his latest project with Amazon MGM Studios and his production company, Come and See Pictures.
“I can’t wait to bring this tense and urgent story to Indonesian audiences. The Siege at Thorn High addresses issues that are relevant and very close to our lives in Indonesia, inviting viewers to reconsider their perceptions of justice and empathy. This makes the film not just an action-thriller, but also a thought-provoking experience,” said Director Joko Anwar.
“This collaboration marks an important milestone, as it is the first time Amazon MGM Studios has partnered with a film production company from Southeast Asia for a theatrical release. This is also our first collaboration with the talented Indonesian director, Joko Anwar. We are thrilled to present the result of our partnership with the Come and See Pictures team, bringing Joko Anwar’s unique vision to the big screen for Indonesian audiences,” said James Farrell, Vice President of International Originals at Amazon MGM Studios.
The Siege at Thorn High will soon be released in Indonesian theaters in 2025. Stay updated on the latest information and developments about The Siege at Thorn High on Instagram @comeandseepictures.
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