The film stars Jefri Nichol in the titular role, alongside Lutesha, Omara Esteghlal, Reza Hilman, and Bebeto Leutualy.

Then, Ali and Anna decides to go on an adventure together through the cross-city roads of Java as an act of rebellion.

[1] In February 2023, it was announced that Visinema Pictures had optioned the 1977 novel Ali Topan Anak Jalanan which was adapted into a feature film of the same name in the same year.

It was announced alongside the cast, with Jefri Nichol and Lutesha attached to star as the main characters, Ali Topan and Anna Karenina.

[3] Ali Topan had its world premiere at the 28th Busan International Film Festival on 7 October 2023, during A Window On Asian Cinema section.