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Merantau

1820092h 14mGareth Evans
IMDb 6.7

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"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.

ActionDramaThriller
Martial ArtsHuman TraffickingIndonesiaDrugsProtectorJourneyPhone CallHardJakartaSumatra

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What is Merantau (2009) 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 stars in Merantau?

Merantau stars Iko Uwais (Yuda), Chika Jessica (Astri), Christine Hakim (Wulan), Mads Koudal (Ratger), Yusuf Aulia (Adit). The film was directed by Gareth Evans.

How long is Merantau?

Merantau has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated 18.

Is Merantau worth watching?

Merantau holds an IMDb rating of 6.7/10. Fans of Action, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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