Merantau
The Minangkabau tradition
requires that
every male child must
leave his family
and birthplace one day,
on the journey of self-exploration.
In the process of challenging
he will turn into a responsible adult.
Such journey is known as
"Merantau".
It's a learning curve against
one's strength and spiritualism.
It'll only end when one
has been proven
himself knowledgeable of
the worldly ways.
Nature becomes the tutor,
providing a shinning guidance,
illuminating right from wrong.
This is my son's story...
and his journey into the realms
of adulthood.
This is a story of...
MERANTAU:
- Assalamualaikum.
- Walaikum salam.
Today is warmer than usual.
The weather is not gonna please you
just because it's your last day here,
and neither is your Mom.
Now go and set the table.
Listen,
when Yayan came back from
Merantau
we were discussing the trials
and tribulations of life
which might have hurt his feelings.
But we do this out of love and
our responsibilities as your elders.
We were at fault for judging him
such and since then
Yayan has proven himself
daily since his return.
It's unnecessary for him to torture
himself further by travelling faraway
just to make himself a better
man than he already is.
In truth...
you don't need to too.
Mom...
What Mom meant is
whatever other people said,
might not be the actual truth.
You must be thankful about
your own level of achievement.
Come on home... my son,
whenever you feel you're ready.
I will do my utmost best,
the best possible.
Allah's willing.
Ready, Tok Guru?
That's enough!
I think you're ready.
Come on.
Take this with you.
It belongs to your father.
Allah's willing,
he will accompanied you always.
I will be careful.
I will make Mom be proud of me.
I'm already proud of what
you've achieved so far.
Take good care of yourself.
- Assalamualaikum.
- Walaikum salam.
- Mind if I sit here?
- Go ahead, please.
- My name's Eric.
- I'm Yuda.
What're you doing going to Jakarta?
Looking for a job?
I am wandering.
Wandering?
I am just like you before.
- Yeah?
- Yeah, long time ago.
What's your occupation in Jakarta?
I just worked anywhere,
to wherever my feet take me.
What's your plan in Jakarta?
I hope to teach "silat"
Silat?
I'm sorry.
It was not my intention
to be offensive.
You just reminded me of a
younger version of myself.
You practice silat too?
Yeah, I still remember it well.
What's your experience so far,
wandering in Jakarta?
Listen...
Learn from your mistakes.
Removed all the fantasies
from your mind.
It's not enough that you lived just
by silat's skills alone.
Trust me...
I've taken the challenge before.
I hope that my advice to you
will make a difference.
Tried to make a living by other means.
In reality,
it's not like what we learnt in school.
Nothing comes easy in this world.
It looks like we should depart
on our own way here.
Seems like it.
Good luck in your undertaking.
Till we meet again.
Take care of yourself.
Jalan Wangi Sari 19
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Please be seated.
Thanks, uncle!
What are you having?
Sate Padang.
Sorry, we have only chicken
and mutton satay.
No problem, the chicken then.
Okay... thanks.
Here's your drink.
Enjoy your meal.
Thanks, uncle!
Hei! You! Get out of here!
Those kids they come here and
think they can take whatever they want.
Unbelievable!
I am new here. I am looking
for a place to teach silat.
Maybe you know a place
where I can teach?
Probably not, most of the Tok guru
taught in their own house.
You most likely can tutor from home.
It's just a coincidence that my place
is being renovated, any suggestions?
I don't have a clues.
If you ask me regarding foods,
I might be able to assist.
- Of course, thanks for the help.
- Don't mention it.
- Bill's please.
- Rp 6,000.
Hey, what're you up to?
- I'll be back.
- It's you again!
- My wallet!
- Don't hurt me.
I'm not going to hurt you,
give me the wallet.
What say you, we divide 50/50?
What?
That's my wallet and money,
return it back to me.
Alright!
Thanks!
Just be calm, it's all there.
I haven't taken anything.
I still need to check it.
I'll take 40% of your salary
and tips money.
That's crap. What I get on stage
belongs to me and you know it.
You want to work at another place?
Go ahead!
Your skinny body is not much of
an attraction here anyway.
Damn you!
You know what, if you're willing,
I can lower it to 35%.
Please Johni,
it was not intentional.
You know I need this job.
No, you've really gone too
far this time.
I beg you, Johni!
Let me go... sis!
Sis!
- I need this, I beg you.
- Where's the money, now!
- Don't bully her.
- Brother... don't!
What? Now what?
You want to apologize, is it?
I want to hear you say I'm sorry.
Where's the money?
Quickly.
If you continue to behave like today,
I'll demand 100% from you.
Remember to be on time for
work tomorrow.
Release her!
Why don't you just leave, friend.
You know who you're tangling with?
No, I don't.
Now, give her back the money.
I think it's better you go back inside,
and forget all this.
How about it?
Thank you.
Johni, this has nothing to do
with me...
I gave you work when no one
wanted to hire you,
and this's how you show your gratitude?
Don't step foot in here ever again.
Let's see how long you can survive
with that tips money of yours.
Johni wait, I can give you 40%!
Sh*t!
Great... that's just great, my hero!
Tell me, do you always messed
up other people's life?
What?
He was choking you and
kicking your brother.
Yeah... and because of you
I lost my job too.
I faced quite a lot of problems
before you come into the picture.
You only make the situation worse.
I don't want to be here too.
Now that I've got back my wallet...
- I'm going off.
- That's better.
Sis... no! He can help protect us.
He has done more than enough.
That will do for me.
I tell you, mister... Johni brings
fresh meat, fresh girls...
only for mister.
Johni, you said there'll be 5 girls.
- Okay, but we have...
- I know, we've only 4 girls here.
Now they're fresh, for that I'm happy.
But...
I may be a man of business, but that
doesn't make me a businessman.
If you f*** over a businessman,
he takes you to court, he fines you.
He'll only hurt your pocket,
but me, I'm kind of special.
So if saying, I order 5 pizzas and
on the day of delivery I only get 4,
well then I'll be forced to
hurt your pocket.
But...
I might also cut you, a little bit.
Leave a mark...
Something you know...
So that we have a clear understanding
of what supplies and demands mean.
Do you follow me, Mr. Johni?
I bring 5 girls today.
Good, so I don't have to hurt you.
Mister... mister come to my club,
Go Go club.
Fresh girls... free of charge,
I'll make you happy.
- You are a good host, Johni.
- Thank you mister.
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