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Lights from the East: I Am Maluku

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'Lights from the East: I Am Maluku' is a 2014 Indonesian sports drama film written, directed, and produced by Angga Dwimas Sasongko. The film stars Chicco Jerikho, Shafira Uum, Abdurrahman Arif, and Jajang C. Noer.

The film was well received and won several awards, including the Citra Award for Best Picture and the Maya Award for Best Feature Film. Jerikho's performance as a former soccer player helping kids avoid sectarian conflicts through soccer won praise and garnered him the Citra Award for Best Actor, the Maya Award for Best Actor in a Leading Role, and the Indonesian Movie Awards for both Best Actor and Favorite Actor.

Synopsis



After witnessing a child's death during a violent clash, a former soccer player launches a youth team to help local kids avoid further bloodshed.

Cast



* Chicco Jerikho as Sani Tawainella, a former soccer player

* Shafira Uum as Haspa Umarella

* Abdurrahman Arif as Yosef Matulessy

* Burhanuddin Ohorella as Alfin Tuasalamony

* Bebeto Leutually as Salim Ohorella

* Jajang C. Noer as Alfin's mother

* Glenn Fredly as Sufyan Lestaluhu

Awards and nominations



References




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