The Siege at Thorn High

Edwin seeks out a nephew his sister abandoned years prior, fulfilling a promise made to her before she died. This search leads him to a position as a substitute teacher at Duri High School in Jakarta, an institution for juvenile delinquents. While navigating a violent student population to find the boy, Edwin becomes trapped inside the building during a city-wide riot. He must fight for survival against cruel students who intend to kill him.

The film was written and directed by Joko Anwar, appearing after his 2024 works Grave Torture and Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams, and before his 2026 production Ghost in the Cell. Produced by Anwar and Tia Hasibuan, the movie stars Morgan Oey as Edwin, alongside Omara Esteghal, Hana Malasan, Endy Arfian, Fatih Unru, and Dewa Dayana. The production involved 61 credited cast members and 79 crew members.

This action thriller, a joint production between Indonesia and the United States, earned 5 million USD at the worldwide box office. Audiences provided a rating of 6.5/10 on IMDb based on 2,600 votes, while on TMDB the film holds a higher rating of 7.3/10 from 47 votes.