Pulang
Synopsis
In the 1940s, Malays were world-renowned for their seafaring skills. Being of Bugis descent, they navigated the sea with natural ease and were often the favored seamen for international shipping lines. Othman, a fisherman from a small village in Malacca, leaves his family behind to sail the world, with hopes to return home one day with worldly riches and deserved pride. After decades at sea, however, his low wages as a deckhand leaves him disillusioned. He contemplates returning home to his family but ended up settling down in Liverpool, England. 60 years later, his grandson, Ahmad, journeys halfway across the world in search of his grandfather.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-28
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Production Budget
$24M
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kabir Bhatia
- Screenplay & Story
- Mira Mustaffa, Ahmad Izham Omar
- Original Score
- Aubrey Suwito
- Original Title
- Pulang
- Country of Origin
- Malaysia
- Spoken Languages
- Mandarin, English, Malay
- Runtime
- 2h 0m
- Production Budget
- $24M
- Production Studios
- Primeworks Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kabir Bhatia
Mira Mustaffa, Ahmad Izham Omar, Omar Othman
Aubrey Suwito
Zambree Haras
Kabir Bhatia
Tengku Iesta Tengku Alaudin, Irene Mariena Mohamad, Nor Shahila Harun Shah
Department Leadership Roster
Wong Choon Meng
Stunt Coordinator
Kabir Bhatia
Director
Zambree Haras
Director of Photography
Kabir Bhatia
Editor
Tommy Mansur
Production Design
Irene Mariena Mohamad
Producer
Mira Mustaffa
Screenplay
Ahmad Izham Omar
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Frequently Asked Questions About Pulang
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What is Pulang about?
In the 1940s, Malays were world-renowned for their seafaring skills. Being of Bugis descent, they navigated the sea with natural ease and were often the favored seamen for international shipping lines. Othman, a fisherman from a small village in Malacca, leaves his family behind to sail the world, with hopes to return home one day with worldly riches and deserved pride. After decades at sea, however, his low wages as a deckhand leaves him disillusioned. He contemplates returning home to his family but ended up settling down in Liverpool, England. 60 years later, his grandson, Ahmad, journeys halfway across the world in search of his grandfather.
Who directed Pulang?
Pulang was directed by Kabir Bhatia.
Who stars in Pulang?
The principal cast of Pulang includes Remy Ishak, Puteri Aishah, Alvin Wong, Azrel Ismail, Erwin Dawson.
When was Pulang released and how long is it?
Pulang was released in 2018 with a total runtime of 2h 0m.
Who composed the musical score for Pulang?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Pulang was composed by Aubrey Suwito.