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Indonesian Drama 'Cubs' Tackles Gold Mining Conflicts at TCCF

Variety
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
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