# A Man Called Ahok (2018)

> A family-centered Indonesian biographical drama follows Ahok from mining-town hardship and paternal conflict toward a life in politics.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/387130

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Drama, History
- Director: Putrama Tuta
- Cast: Daniel Mananta, Chew Kin Wah, Sita Nursanti, Denny Sumargo, Eriska Rein, Eric Febrian, Edward Akbar, Donny Damara
- TMDB rating: 7.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt9231140/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, earnest, intimate, reflective evening, history film night

## Synopsis

A journey of resilience and ambition in the face of adversity and corruption.

## Movies like A Man Called Ahok

- [Battle of Surabaya (2015)](https://ember.film/movie/230034)
- [Tears of Faith (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/7467589)
- [Yatra 2 (2024)](https://ember.film/movie/2985675)
- [Komang (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/7379336)
- [Atatürk 1881 - 1919 (2023)](https://ember.film/movie/1182770)
- [My Father's Shadow (2025)](https://ember.film/movie/7410686)
- [Yowis Ben Finale (2021)](https://ember.film/movie/642304)
- [Dilan 1997 (2026)](https://ember.film/movie/7517302)
- [Yowis Ben 3 (2021)](https://ember.film/movie/482442)
- [Milea (2020)](https://ember.film/movie/452148)

---

Site overview: https://ember.film/llms.txt