Merantau (2009)

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.

Genres: Action, Drama, Thriller

What to watch after Merantau

• Kaante (2002) — Same feel: aggressive, dramatic
• The Raid: Redemption (2011) — Same subject: martial arts
• Headshot (2016) — Two steps away in the credits
• Vendhu Thanindhathu Kaadu (2022) — Same feel: aggressive, dramatic
• Ong-Bak: The Thai Warrior (2003) — Same feel: aggressive, dramatic
• Gundala (2019)