Vino G. Bastian, Pevita Pearce, Faradina Mufti, Indra Jegel Lead ‘Miracle in Cell No. 7’ Director Lee Hwan-kyung’s Indonesian Father-Son Drama ‘Gasigogi’ (EXCLUSIVE)

Variety ·

Korean director Lee Hwan-kyung is making *Gasigogi*, an Indonesian father-son drama starring Vino G. Bastian, Pevita Pearce, Faradina Mufti and Indra Jegel. Now in production with Falcon Pictures, the film follows a father’s efforts to save his son, who has blood cancer, and marks Lee’s return to directing after the success of the Indonesian *Miracle in Cell No. 7*.

The working title refers to a stickleback fish whose male guards its eggs and ultimately becomes food for its young, a metaphor for parental sacrifice. Lee says the film is an original story shaped by Indonesian family, faith and community, rather than a transfer of Korean sensibilities. He has described it as his most emotionally demanding project and dedicated it to his son.

In short

  • Lee Hwan-kyung is directing an Indonesian father-son drama.
  • Vino G. Bastian leads a cast that includes Pevita Pearce and Faradina Mufti.
  • The stickleback fish inspires the film’s theme of parental sacrifice.

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