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Merantau

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. After a series of setbacks leave Yuda homeless and uncertain about his new future, a chance encounter results in him defending the orphaned Astri from becoming the latest victim of a European human trafficking ring led by the wildly psychotic, Ratger and his right-hand man Lars. With Ratger injured in the mêlée and seeking both his "merchandise" and bloody retribution, Yuda's introduction to this bustling city is a baptism of fire as he is forced to go on the run with Astri and her younger brother Adit as all the pimps and gangsters that inhabit the night hound the streets chasing their every step. With escape seemingly beyond their grasp, Yuda has no choice but to face his attackers in an adrenaline charged, jaw-dropping finale. Show More

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In the stunning Indonesian martial arts film Merantau, viewers are taken on a thrilling journey with Yuda, a practitioner of Silat Harimau. Yuda is about to embark on Merantau, a traditional rite of passage that requires young men to leave their village and prove themselves in the bustling city of Jakarta. However, Yuda's dreams are shattered when he becomes homeless and unsure of his future.

Fate takes an unexpected turn when Yuda crosses paths with Astri, an orphan who is being targeted by a dangerous human trafficking ring led by the psychotic Ratger and his right-hand man Lars. Yuda finds himself defending Astri and her younger brother Adit, and together, they must evade the relentless pursuit of pimps and gangsters on the streets of Jakarta.

As Yuda and the siblings fight for their lives, they are pushed to their limits in a high-stakes finale that will leave audiences on the edge of their seats. Filled with adrenaline-charged action and jaw-dropping fight sequences, Merantau showcases the beauty and intensity of Indonesian martial arts.

Directed by Gareth Evans, the film not only delivers gripping fight scenes but also explores themes of survival, sacrifice, and the strength of the human spirit. With its powerful performances and spectacular cinematography, Merantau is a must-watch for fans of action films and martial arts enthusiasts alike.

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