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Cast
Fachry Albar
as Gambir
Marsha Timothy
as Talyda / Pusparanti
Ario Bayu
as Dandung / Asylum Attendant
Otto Djauhari
as Rio / Asylum Cleaning Guy
Tio Pakusadewo
as Koh Jimmy
Verdi Solaiman
as John Wongso
Henidar Amroe
as Menik Sasongko
Atiqah Hasiholan
as Claudia
Rio Dewanto
as Man at Church
Arswendy Bening Swara
as Abortion Clinic Guy
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2009
Runtime1h 55m
LanguageIndonesian
CertificationNC-17
GenresHorror, Mystery, Thriller
Votes60
DirectorJoko Anwar
WritersJoko Anwar
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.5 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Forbidden Door
About The Forbidden Door
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.
Directed by Joko Anwar, The Forbidden Door leans on a strong ensemble — Fachry Albar, Marsha Timothy, Ario Bayu — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about horror titles of 2009.
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