When is Dear David Releasing? All About Netflix’s Coming-of-Age Tale of Self-Approval

Dear David is an upcoming Indonesian movie that will be premiering on Netflix. Directed by Lucky Kuswandi and written by Winnie Benjamin alongside Daud Sumolang and Muhammad Zaidy, the movie surrounds a student and her journey of self-acceptance. Meiske Taurisia and Muhammad Zaidy are the producers.

The cinematographer of the film is Robert Cauble, and Maksal Mina gives the music. The movie is of the comedy genre, along with emotional and dramatic elements. With a total runtime of approximately 120 minutes, the film will be available in Indonesian with English subtitles.

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Still from Dear David Trailer

Dear David Cast

Shenina Cinnamon as Laras takes up the lead role in the movie, and this is her first appearance in a movie since her performance in the romantic teen drama Cross The Line in 2022. Emir Mahira plays the titular character David, the love interest of Laras. Caitlin North Lewis and Michael James will also be joining the ensemble cast.

Dear David Plot/Synopsis

The official Netflix synopsis of the movie reads as follows:

A straight-A high schooler’s life is turned upside down when her risqué fantasy blog about her crush is leaked to everyone at school.

Laras is a simple student with a high-school crush, but she lacks the self-confidence to express her emotions freely. The trailer shows how her world shifts from reality to fantasy. In her dream world, she is full of self-esteem and has a dominant personality. She is unafraid to display her innate intimate desires in front of the person she fears the most in real life, David.

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Still from Dear David Trailer

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The transition from a timid school student to an enigmatic seductress is a sight to behold. However, her world comes crashing down when one of her friends leaks her online erotic blog about her crush. Life becomes difficult when her secret world of lust and passion is exposed to the entire school.

It will be interesting to witness the story of a straight-A student’s turbulent passage to attain self-assurance by letting go of the opinions of others about her. The plot looks promising, and the fans’ anticipation of watching the movie is also increasing.

Dear David Trailer and Release Date

Dear David is set to premiere on February 9, 2023, on Netflix. Are you excited to watch the upcoming movie? Let us know in the comments below!

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Hrishita Das
Hrishita Das
Hrishita Das is an Anthropologist by training, but her true passion lies in delving into the human experience through prose. A cinephile and pop culture enthusiast, she has been a writer for a year.

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