Indonesian Drama 'Cubs' Tackles Gold Mining Conflicts at TCCF

Story by Naman Ramachandran

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Indonesian teen drama 'Cubs' explores the high-stakes world of gold mining conflicts at Taiwan's premier film festival.

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Industry titans Riri Riza, Mira Lesmana, and Ifa Isfansyah are behind the socially-conscious coming-of-age story, giving it major clout in the region.
The film's protagonist, Gul, navigates young love and growing up amidst the tensions over land and resources in their gold mining town, offering a fresh perspective on a timely issue.

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Riri Riza, Mira Lesmana, Ifa Isfansyah, Gul, Taiwan Creative Content Fest (TCCF), Cubs