
Gombal From Home
Drama
Overview
Unemployed and lonely due to the pandemic, Eka created a profile on a dating app using fake photos and descriptions.
Top Cast
Leon Lolang
Leon Lolang
Eka / Fajar
Leon Lolang
Eka / Fajar
Naomi Elaine
Naomi Elaine
Devi / Kartika
Naomi Elaine
Devi / Kartika
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