Oh Baby

Baby is a beautiful, energetic orphan who dreams of becoming a dancer to pay for her grandfather’s medical bill. Secretly, Baby quits school and enters a high school dance competition, wearing a mask and a new identity, Phantom. Her amazing performance enthralls the audience and jusy. But everyone wonders about Phantom’s mysterious identity. The organizer of the competition, Wizard, tells Baby that she can only participate in the Grand Finals if she goes to the Pekerti Luhur high school. Wizard will pay all fees. Pekerti Luhur is an elite private school lead by a young, strict and disciplined principal, Mr. Yudo. His son, Benny, is head of PHP (Supervisors of Education Harmony) whose duty is to make sure that no student breaks the rules. Zarro, the coolest boy in school, who is also a participant in the dance competition’s Grand Finals, really hates Benny. Baby and Zarro both quickly become enemies, especially when it is known that Baby is his competitor in the dance competition.

Directed by Cassandra Massardi, Oh Baby leans on a strong ensemble — Cinta Laura Kiehl, Randy Pangalila, Ridwan Ghani — 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 drama titles of 2008.