A World Without

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A World Without
Directed by Nia Di Nata
Written by
Starring
  • Amanda Rawles
  • Maizura Maizura
  • Asmara Abigail
Production
company
Kalyana Shira Film
Distributed by Netflix
Release date
  • 14 October 2021 (2021-10-14)
Running time
106 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

A World Without is a 2021 Indonesian film directed by Nia Di Nata, written by Nia Di Nata and NataLucky Kuswandi and starring Amanda Rawles, Maizura Maizura and Asmara Abigail. [1] [2] [3]

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Synopsis

Netflix's A World Without is a dystopian sci-fi drama. The film is directed and written by Nia Dinata and Lucky Kuswandi. Set in 2030, ten years after the pandemic strikes. It is a story of three best friends, Salina (Amanda Rowles), Ulfah (Maizura), and Tara (Asmara Abigail), who successfully enter a dystopian organization The Light where after about a year of development they are to marry their perfect partner at the young age of 17. The organization is led by the charismatic leader Ali Khan (Chicco Jericho). The Light offers more of a futuristic world that empowers the younger generation with the goal to have them be the best version of who they are. [4]

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References

  1. Netflix Indonesia. "A World Without | Trailer Resmi". YouTube . Retrieved 2021-10-07.
  2. PramborsFM. "Netflix Rilis Teaser "A World Without", Film Penuh Misteri dari Indonesia". PramborsFM. Retrieved 2023-10-23.
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