The Siege at Thorn High: Release date, plot, cast and more about Amazon MGM's upcoming action thriller

The Siege at Thorn High is a forthcoming action thriller film from Indonesia. Originally titled Pengepungan Di Bukit Duri, the film is the directorial work of Joko Anwar. The storyline takes place in 2027 and revolves around a teacher working as a substitute teacher at a juvenile center.

Produced by Anwar and Tia Hasibuan, the film is expected to be released on April 17, 2025. As the release date is nearing, many genre fans and viewers are reportedly looking forward to all the details regarding The Siege at Thorn High.

When will The Siege at Thorn High release?

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The Siege at Thorn High will be released on April 17, 2025, by Metro Goldwyn Mayer. The production companies involved in the film include MGM and Come and See Pictures.

What is the plot of The Siege at Thorn High?

The Siege at Thorn High takes place in 2027 and follows Edwin, a substitute teacher at a juvenile center made for troublesome kids. He has to fight a battle amid the collapse of the society. This battle involves getting to the receiving end of an attack done by the students.

Here's the official synopsis of the film as per IMDb:

A special school for troubled children. A teacher who is determined to discipline the students. Here, teachers must not only teach, but survive the deadly attacks of their students.

Who is starring in The Siege at Thorn High?

The film stars Indonesian actor Morgan Oey playing the role of Edwin, a teacher at the juvenile center. Edwin is the lead character who carries the entire story of the action thriller flick. Some of his earlier works include The Night Comes for Us and Because I Hate Korea, among others.

Other cast members include:

Omara N. Esteghlal as Jefri
Hana Malasan as Diana
Endy Arfian as Kristo
Fatih Unru as Rangga
Dewa Dayana as Gerry
Faris Fadjar Munggaran as Raihan
Florian Rutters as Sim
Farandika as Jay
Sandy Pradana as Santo
Raihan Khan
Satine Zaneta

In October 2024, Deadline announced that Joko Anwar had collaborated with Amazon MGM Studio. Anwar said,

“I am thrilled to embark on this creative journey with Amazon MGM Studios and cannot wait to bring this gripping, high-stakes narrative to life for the Indonesian audience. The Siege at Thorn High depicts a timely and consequential issue that is more relevant than ever in today’s world, challenging viewers to reconsider their perceptions of justice and compassion. This makes it a thought-provoking experience as much as an action-packed thriller.”

Amazon MGM Studios's Vice President James Farrel also spoke about the film.

“This marks a milestone, as it is the first time in Southeast Asia for Amazon MGM Studios to partner with a local production company for a theatrical release. It’s also our first ever collaboration with the accomplished Indonesian filmmaker Joko Anwar, and we’re excited to share with the Indonesian audience the result of our collaboration with Come and See Pictures team in bringing Joko’s unique vision to life.”

The film will be released theatrically first in Indonesia on April 17, 2025. We can expect an American release date after that. The trailer has amped up viewers who are reportedly waiting for its release.