Pray, Begin

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Pray, Begin

2022

0h 10m

7.5(2 votes)

Drama

Overview

Ruth is a Catholic teenager in the midst of Muslims. As a minority in a place to study, she must adapt to the habits of his friends. This carried over to habits in her personal life, could she?

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7 featured cast members

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Putri Agna

Ruth

Carel Alberto Karma

Abdul

Paulina Dorkas

Ibu Ruth

Dani Saputra

Ayah Ruth

Fadly Azam Amrullah

Adik Ruth

Eva Fauziah

Guru Agama

Barzein Khaidir

Guru PKN

Creative team

Directed by: Tanzilal Azizie
Written by: Tanzilal Azizie
Produced by: Muslikha Ayu

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