Action ·Drama ·Thriller · Hong Kong · 2009 · 2h 14m

Merantau

Merantau poster
Director
Gareth Evans
Cast
Iko Uwais as Yuda Chika Jessica as Astri Christine Hakim as Wulan Mads Koudal as Ratger Yusuf Aulia as Adit Alex Abbad as Johni
Crew
Matt Flannery — Director of Photography Gareth Evans — Editor Gareth Evans — Writer Ario Sagantoro — Producer
Tagline

Every journey must begin with one small step.

Synopsis

In Minangkabau, West Sumatera, Yuda a skilled practitioner of Silat Harimau is in the final preparations to begin his "Merantau" a century's old rites-of-passage to be carried out by the community's young men that will see him leave the comforts of his idyllic farming village and make a name for himself in the bustling city of Jakarta.

Trailer Merantau — Official Trailer
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Mood & Themes
martial artshuman traffickingindonesiadrugsprotectorjourneyphone callhardjakartasumatragrandamused
Key Collaborators
Gareth Evans Director Matt Flannery Director of Photography Gareth Evans Editor Gareth Evans Writer Ario Sagantoro Producer
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