25 Dec 1997
Wag the Dog
During the final weeks of a presidential race, the President is accused of sexual misconduct. To distract the public until the election, the President's adviser hires a Hollywood producer to help him stage a fake war.
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A Malaysian eats at an Indonesian food court in Jakarta during times of confrontation & disputes between the two countries.
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Petir Indonesian #1
Andrie Sasono Indonesian #3
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