Merantau
“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.
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Merantau (2009) - Movie Trailer - Far East Films
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-05-27
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Fantasia International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
Undisclosed
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$155K
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gareth Evans
- Screenplay & Story
- Gareth Evans
- Original Title
- Merantau
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- Indonesian
- Runtime
- 2h 14m
- Worldwide Gross
- $155K
- Production Studios
- PT. Merantau Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gareth Evans
Gareth Evans
Matt Flannery
Gareth Evans
Ario Sagantoro, Rangga Maya Barack-Evans
Department Leadership Roster
Gareth Evans
Director
Gareth Evans
Editor
Gareth Evans
Writer
Ario Sagantoro
Producer
Matt Flannery
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Merantau
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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?
The principal cast of Merantau includes Iko Uwais, Chika Jessica, Christine Hakim, Mads Koudal, Yusuf Aulia.
When was Merantau released and how long is it?
Merantau was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 14m.
How much did Merantau make at the box office?
Merantau grossed $155K in worldwide ticket sales.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Merantau?
Merantau holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 18 (FSK 18 — Restricted to adults 18 and older.).