The Acting of Reza Rahadian and Rio Dewanto Amazes Korean Director

Kapanlagi.com - The quality of acting from the stars of the Indonesian cinema has once again received recognition on the international stage. This time, high praise comes from South Korean director, Lee Chang-hee, who was amazed by the performance of two top Indonesian actors, Reza Rahadian and Rio Dewanto.

This moment occurred during the press conference for their latest film, Justice (The Verdict), held at XXI Epicentrum, South Jakarta, on Wednesday (12/11/2025). Lee Chang-hee, who collaborated with director Yusron Fuadi on this film, could not hide his admiration for the two main actors.

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1. Praise for Reza and Rio

According to him, Reza and Rio have very contrasting yet equally strong charms when in front of the camera. This admiration serves as proof that their talents can shine beyond the boundaries of language.

"Regarding my impression of working with Reza Rahadian and Rio Dewanto, these two actors have very different charms," said Lee Chang-hee.

2. Able to Translate the Director's Vision

VERDICT Film Team (credit: KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

The praise is not without reason. The director from the Land of Ginseng highlighted how Reza and Atiqah Hasiholan's husband were able to perfectly translate the director's vision, solely through the power of expression and gesture.

3. Reza and Rio's Acting is Called Universal

VERDICT Film Team (credit: KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

Lee Chang-hee further explained that the depth of acting they displayed is so universal that the message and emotions of each scene can be conveyed clearly even without needing to understand the dialogue directly.

4. Physical Appearance Also Praised

VERDICT Film Team (credit: KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

"From their physical appearance to the depth of their acting, they showcase extraordinary acting skills that can be understood even without mastering the same language," he praised.

5. Potential to Break into the South Korean Market

Film VERDICT Team (credit: KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

So impressed, Lee Chang-hee confidently stated that these two veteran Indonesian stars have great potential to break into the highly competitive South Korean film industry.

6. Reza and Rio's Roles in THE VERDICT

Film VERDICT Team (credit: KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

In the film Justice (The Verdict), Rio Dewanto plays Raka, an idealistic court security officer. His life turns upside down when his pregnant wife becomes a victim of a brutal crime protected by a cunning lawyer named Timo, played by Reza Rahadian.

7. Releasing on November 20, 2025

VERDICT Film Team (credit: KapanLagi.com/Sahal Fadhli)

This film promises an intense acting duel between two great actors, where the frustrated Raka ultimately decides to take control of the trial in his own way. The film, which also stars Niken Anjani, Dian Nitami, and Elang El Gibran, is scheduled to be released in cinemas across Indonesia starting November 20, 2025.

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