A 7-year-old just ended this teacher's entire career—in 120 seconds.
What happens when the roles of teacher and student reverse? In a single moment, a second-grader’s innocent question exposes the fragile foundation of a rigid educator’s beliefs, forcing her to reconcile the difference between what’s taught and what’s lived. 'The Assignment' is a sharp satire that challenges the boundaries of authority, tradition, and the truths we cling to.
Acting
Precilia Salsabila's deadpan delivery steals every frame.
Writing
Economic dialogue that lands like a slap.
Direction
Yusril Mahendra knows exactly when to cut.
Director
Yusril Mahendra
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
The film emerged from Indonesian student protests against rigid curriculum structures, with director Yusril Mahendra citing real classroom exchanges as inspiration.
The 2-minute runtime deliberately mirrors actual class period transitions—Santi's breakdown happens in the literal gap between lessons.
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