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"But were they ever meant to...?"

2025

1h 26m

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Comedy

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Romance

Overview

For three unforgettable years of high school, 4 inseparable friends: Yovan, the dreamer; Mika, the heart; Kenza, the rebel; and DAP, the comic soul, weather the wild ride of adolescence side by side. Throughout their journey, one thing remains constant: the old canteen table where their stories begin and end.

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10 featured cast members

Starring

Mikaela Alicia

Mika

Yovan Clement Tjahjadi

Yovan

Kenza Amara Ratanayasa

Kenza

Darren Adriane Permana

DAP

Tony

Papa Yovan

Johanes Paulus Wilidrobus Bhara Watu

Pak Wilson

Theja Kurniawan

Pak Theja

Shijo Jose

Sir Shijo

Lakeisha Lynn Tanu

Lakeisha

Evi Elfrida

Ms Evi

Creative team

Directed by: Abigail Alessandra Halim
Dimas Suria Natanegara
Written by: Fabrizzio Ravanell Ie
Nicolas Nugroho Setiyo
Produced by: Immanuel Dominique Jovanno

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