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How Funny (2010)

How Funny poster
Original title
Alangkah Lucunya (Negeri Ini)
Directed by
Deddy Mizwar
Genre
comedy film
Country
Indonesia
Runtime
1h 45m
Rating
7.9 of 10 from 9 voters
Elsewhere
IMDb
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How it feels

Three college graduates in Indonesia try to teach a group of young pickpockets to read and write. The film follows their efforts to help the kids change their lives.

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What happens

How Funny (This Country Is) (Indonesian: Alangkah Lucunya (Negeri Ini)) is a 2010 Indonesian comedy film directed by Deddy Mizwar, starring Reza Rahadian, Asrul Dahlan, and Tika Bravani. It tells the story of 3 graduates who attempt to educate a group of young pickpockets. The film was selected as the Indonesian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the 83rd Academy Awards, but it didn't make the final shortlist. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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