Here are four more production blogs for “Merantau", an upcoming Indonesian martial arts film. Written and directed by British filmmaker Gareth Evans, the film showcases Silat Harimau, a branch of the martial arts form of Pencak Silat. It is claimed that the film will introduce to the world Indonesia’s rising action star, Iko Uwais and the martial arts form of Pencak Silat just like what "Ong Bak" did to Tony Jaa and Muay Thai.
Official synopsis of the film:
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. Check out the production blogs below:-
"Merantau" is expected to be released in Indonesia on April 30, 2009.
Related posts:
Interview With Director and Star Of "Merantau"
"Merantau" Production Blogs
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