Merantau (2009)
Every journey must begin with one small step.
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.
Director: Gareth Evans
Genre: Action, Drama, Thriller
Runtime: 134 min
Release Date: August 6, 2009
Cast
- Iko Uwais - Yuda
- Chika Jessica - Astri
- Christine Hakim - Wulan
- Mads Koudal - Ratger
- Yusuf Aulia - Adit
- Alex Abbad - Johni
- Yayan Ruhian - Eric
- Laurent Buson - Luc
- Ratna Galih - Ayi
- Donny Alamsyah - Yayan
Screenplay
Cinematography: Matt Flannery
Editing: Gareth Evans
Production: PT. Merantau Films, Golden Network Asia
Country: Hong Kong, Indonesia
Language: Bahasa indonesia
Box Office: $154,660
Original Language: id
Themes
Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor
Keywords
martial arts, human trafficking, indonesia, drugs, protector, journey, phone call, hard, jakarta, sumatra, grand, amused
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Merantau about?
- 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.
- Who directed Merantau?
- Merantau was directed by Gareth Evans.
- Who stars in Merantau?
- Merantau stars Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim, Mads Koudal, Yusuf Aulia, Alex Abbad.
- How long is Merantau?
- Merantau has a runtime of 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- What genre is Merantau?
- Merantau is a Action, Drama, Thriller film.
- How much did Merantau gross?
- Merantau grossed $154,660 worldwide.
- Where was Merantau produced?
- Merantau was produced in Hong Kong, Indonesia.
- What are the themes of Merantau?
- The themes of Merantau include: Martial Arts Showdown, Martial Arts Grandmaster and Legacy, Martial Arts Master and Vengeance, Martial Arts Tournament: The Grand Final, Martial Arts Tournaments and Honor.