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Merantau(2009)
Status: Released
Date: 2009-08-06
65%
221 Votes
Time: 2h 14m
Every journey must begin with one small step.
Overview:
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.
Languages: Indonesian.
Countries:
Hong Kong,
Indonesia
Revenue: $154,660.00
ProductionCompanies:
PT. Merantau Films
Golden Network Asia
Movie: Merantau
Top 10 Billed Cast
Iko Uwais
Yuda
Chika Jessica
Astri
Christine Hakim
Wulan
Mads Koudal
Ratger
Yusuf Aulia
Adit
Alex Abbad
Johni
Yayan Ruhian
Eric
Ratna Galih
Ayi
Donny Alamsyah
Yayan
Video Trailer Merantau
Video: Merantau (2009) - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
Merantau (2009) - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
MERANTAU TRAILER (SD)
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Merantau (2009) - Movie Trailer - Far East Films - Trailer
MERANTAU TRAILER (SD) - Trailer
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