A Man Called Ahok (2018) movie poster

A Man Called Ahok

2018 · 102 min · Director: Putrama Tuta

A Man Called Ahok (2018) is a historical film, directed by Putrama Tuta. It stars Daniel Mananta and Chew Kin-Wah. The film is based on a true story. The 102-minute film holds an audience score of 7.6/10.

What A Man Called Ahok Is About

The film tells the early life of an Indonesian politician. His name is Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and everyone calls him Ahok. He is the child of a family of Chinese descent. He grew up on the island of Belitung. His father Kim Nam worked in mining. The man shared what he earned with the poor around him. He kept doing so even when his business went badly. The son grew up watching that. What the father expected of him was high as well. Ahok first tried to run the family business. That did not work and he looked for another way. He decided to go into politics. In 2005 he was elected to office in East Belitung. In later years he rose as far as the governorship of Jakarta. Daniel Mananta and Chew Kin-Wah appear in the hundred and two minute film, an Indonesian production Putrama Tuta finished in 2018.

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What is A Man Called Ahok about?

The film tells the early life of an Indonesian politician. His name is Basuki Tjahaja Purnama and everyone calls him Ahok.

Where can I watch A Man Called Ahok?

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How long is A Man Called Ahok?

A Man Called Ahok runs for 102 minutes (1h 42m).

When did A Man Called Ahok come out?

A Man Called Ahok was released in 2018.

Who directed A Man Called Ahok?

A Man Called Ahok was directed by Putrama Tuta.

Who stars in A Man Called Ahok?

A Man Called Ahok stars Daniel Mananta, Chew Kin-Wah, Sita Nursanti, Denny Sumargo.

What is A Man Called Ahok's rating?

A Man Called Ahok holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.6/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 72 out of 100.

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