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?

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