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The Forbidden Door (2009) · Pintu Terlarang

Original title: Pintu Terlarang

2009 · Joko Anwar · 115 min · Indonesia · Edited by 1

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A successful sculptor's life is turned upside down when he starts to receive mysterious messages from someone asking for his help. As he digs deeper, he discovers a boy is being abused and has to choose between saving the boy or losing everything.

A 2009 title built around Misterio, Obsesión and Psicológica. Directed by Joko Anwar.

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The Forbidden Door

Chinese: 禁忌之門
Korean: 포비든 도어

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