A mentally challenged adult Dodo somehow gets the attention of a beautiful woman and they are able to give birth to a girl Ika. Dodo joins a picnic with his daughter's school class and follow some classmates straying away from approved area. . Unfortunately one of them slips in the water and dies. Dodo had made an attempt to rescue this girl, but when her parents came on the situation they charge Dodo with murder. The father is powerful and wants to make an example of Dodo.
At first Dodo is treated by the inmates as Dodo is thought to be a sex offender. In awhile the prisoners realize he has been railroaded and take up his cause. Ika is able to join her father in the prison with the blessing of the inmates and a miracle does occur.
"2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7" in Indonesian starts two years later and Ika, now 10 years old is happily living with the prison manager, Hendro and his wife Linda. Dodo has died while Henro and Linda avoid telling Ika. She is still able to be smuggled into the prison and is treated like a friend by the prisoners. The prisoners play a key role as the story unfolds. Hendro and Linda decide they want to adopt Ika and that triggers legal ramifications. Dodo, even though dead had incurred long living vindictiveness and the couple are in danger of losing custody of Ika.
The story is mainly focused on the adoption or separation legal difficulties. One side is revengeful while the other is desperate to maintain their family.
Indonesia is developing talent and this film reflects that. Much of the cast and crew participated in the Indonesian version of "Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2022). Here are some key contributors for "2nd Miracle in Cell No. 7".
Herwin Novianto was the director. He has 21 director credits and 4 for writing.
Hwan-kyung Lee was the original writer for "Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2013) in Korean. He has 9 writing credits and 5 for directing.
Alim Sudio was another writer. He has 93 writing credits including "Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan" (2015), "Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2" (2017), "Layla Majnun" (2021), "Heartbreak Motel" (2024) and "Bolehkah Sekali Saja Kumenangis" (2024). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2025/03/bolehkah-sekali-saja-kumenangis.html and http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2022/01/surga-yang-tak-dirindukan-heaven-none.html
Frederica was the producer. She has 75 producer credits including "Aku Jati, Aku Asperberger" (2024).
Kim Woo-taek was listed as executive producer and had been with the original "Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2013). After graduating with a business degree he worked on mergers and acquisitions in New York City for Samsung. He has 39 producer credits including "The Attorney" (2013--Korean), "Train to Busan" (2016-Korean), "Te3n" (2016--Hindi), "Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2019-Turkish) and "Doctor Cha" (2023-Korean). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2023/06/doctor-cha.html
Purwaacaraka composed the music. He has 11 composing credits. A very impressive backup singer, Mahalin Raharja performed.
Rahmat Nur Hidayat was the cinematographer with 2 cinematography credits.
Sentot Sahid was an editor. He has 30 editor credits, plus 11 for producing and 3 for directing including "This Earth of Mankind" (2019).
Vino G. Bastian played Dodo. He is married to Marsha Timothy (see below). He was in the original Indonesian version of "Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2022). He has 50 acting credits.
Marsha Timothy played Juwita, mother to Ika. She also was in "Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2022). She has 36 acting credits.
Graciella Abigail played Ika. She has been a child model and still carries on as model. She played in "Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2022). She has 14 acting credits.
Denny Sumaro played Hendro, a role he also played in "Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2022). He once played on the Indonesian national basketball team. He has 21 acting credits including "Kartini Princess of Java" (2017). See http://www.therealjohndavidson.com/2020/11/kartini-princess-of-java-feminist.html
Agla Artalidia, played Linda, a role she also played in "Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2022). She has 16 acting credits.
ledil Dzuhrie Alaudin played the vindictive Willy Wibisono, also in Miracle in Cell No. 7" (2022). He has 36 acting credits including "La Luna" (2023--Malayasian).
This can be seen on Netflix subtitled. If you haven't seen one of the Miracle in Cell No. 7" you would appreciate the sequel better. The Turkish version (see link in first paragraph) is available on Netflix.
As usual I have bolded the first mention of films I have seen. They are not necessarily a recommendation, but generally I found them worthy of my time. If you follow the links you should be able to determine if a particular film is worth following up.
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