The Verdict

"Justice Rewritten."

2025 1h 40m ID

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6.3

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★6.3TMDB · 10

ActionCrimeDramaThriller

Synopsis

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Raka, a court security officer, and his pregnant wife, Nina, celebrate her success in passing the bar exam. But their joyous celebration is shattered when Nina is found brutally murdered. As the trial spirals towards an unjust outcome, Raka resolves to overturn the corrupt verdict and seek justice for his late wife.

“Justice Rewritten.”

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Cast

Rio Dewanto
Raka
Reza Rahadian
Timo
Dian Nitami
Hanum The Judge
Elang El Gibran
Dika Akbar
Dimas Aditya
Burhan Yusuf
Niken Anjani
Nina
Tubagus Ali
Gilang
Bizael Tanasale
Tommy

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Lee Chang-hee
Writers: Yoon Hyeon-Ho, Oh Ji-young, Lee Chang-hee
Languages: Indonesian
Countries: Indonesia, South Korea

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ERA

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Released last year.

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2 / 8

WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Indonesia, South Korea.

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3 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Lee Chang-hee, shot by Park Kyung-kun. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Original score by Koo Bon-chun. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Editor Kim Woo-il shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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6 / 8

CAST

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Rio Dewanto and Reza Rahadian and Dian Nitami carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

FACT

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Marketing tagline: "Justice Rewritten.".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt33513545 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Lee Chang-hee directs. Park Kyung-kun behind the camera. Koo Bon-chun scores. Kim Woo-il cuts. Produced in Indonesia, South Korea. Dialogue in Indonesian.

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Things worth knowing

1Released last year.
2International production across 2 countries: Indonesia, South Korea.
3Directed by Lee Chang-hee, shot by Park Kyung-kun. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Koo Bon-chun. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Kim Woo-il shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Rio Dewanto and Reza Rahadian and Dian Nitami carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Justice Rewritten.".
8IMDB entry: tt33513545 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 10 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
10Classified under 13 themes, including "judge", "fight", "gun", "trial".

The technical file

Cinematography: Park Kyung-kun
Original score: Koo Bon-chun
Editing: Kim Woo-il
Makeup / hair: Clarista Christie
Sound: Won Kim
Stunt coordinator: Awing Lee
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Status: Released
Original language: ID
IMDB: The Verdict (2025)

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What people are saying

Call Me Dunham2025-11-22
★ 8/10
The existence of law is meant to create justice but what happens when the law itself is controlled by those in power? Is justice still real? Or is it merely a formality meant to cover up human hypocrisy? Does someone who twists justice still deserve to be called human? Perhaps they’re nothing more than a demon, and even a demon wouldn’t want to be compared to them. “Keadilan (The Verdict)” shows the face of a world where justice is toyed with, and how people can be pushed beyond their moral limits just to fight a broken system. Because, at its core, a corrupt system can be fought in three ways: first, by standing with the truth; second, by entering the system; and third, by fighting it the wrong way. I quite like the concept it's sensitive, yet delivered honestly. Although the execution still needs a lot of evaluation. Some parts feel rushed, the uneven quality of the cast creates a noticeable imbalance, and minor issues like stiff, unnatural dialogue make it hard for me to fully connect with the characters. Characters meant to appear sinister and manipulative instead come across more like amateur schoolkids pretending to be villains. Still, this film is highly recommended for those of you who are tired of Indonesian horror films. Once in a while, you should watch something like this a light film that’s executed well and successfully delivers its message along with a sharp social critique of the very idea of justice.

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