All language subtitles for Merantau

( Bell peals )

Woman:
In Minangkabau culture...

every child must some day
leave his family behind

and face the many challenges in life.

Challenges that will guide him
towards becoming a man.

( Folk music playing )

This journey is known as Merantau.

It is the ultimate test
of the physical and the spiritual,

requiring a deep understanding
of the world.

Nature becomes the child's teacher,

illuminating the paths
between right and wrong.

( Dramatic music playing )

(grunting )

Woman:
This is the story of my son

and his journey into adulthood.

This is his... Merantau.

- ( Speaks )
- ( woman speaks )

It's warmer than usual today.

The weather isn't going to go easy on you
just because it's your last day.

And neither am I.
Now set the table.

- ( Silent )
- ( light instrumental score playing )

( insects chittering )

Listen.

When your brother came
back from his Merantau

your father and I said a lot of bad things,
hurtful things to him.

We felt that we had to.

That it was our duty
to the community.

But we were wrong
to do so.

Yayan has proven himself
every day since he returned.

He didn't need to punish himself
away from home

to make himself
a better person.

And the truth is...

nor should you.

- Ma.
- All I'm saying is...

the community may
say something

but it doesn't mean
it has the right to say it.

You must do yourself proud,
by your own standards.

Come back, my son,

when you are ready.

I'll do my best,
I promise you.

God willing.

You always do.

( Insects chittering )

Ready, master?

- ( growls )
- ( both grunting )

( growls )

Enough!

I think you're
going to be okay.

Yuda:
Thank you.

Let's go.

Mother:
Take this with you.

It belonged
to your father.

He'll watch
over you always.

I'll cherish it.

( Mother crying )

I'll make you
proud of me, Mom.

You've already
done so much.

I'm so proud of you.

Just make sure
you're okay.

( Folk music playing )

( man speaks )

- Salaam aleikum.
- Yuda: Aleikum salaam.

- Do you mind if I sit here?
- Please, go ahead.

- My name's Eric.
- Yuda.

What are you doing in Jakarta?
Looking for work?

- I'm on Merantau.
-( lighter clicks )

Merantau!

That takes me back.

- Oh yeah?
- Yeah, way back.

Where do you work
in Jakarta?

Right now
I work anywhere.

Wherever my feet take me.

What are your plans
in Jakarta?

I hope to teach silat.

( Chuckles )
Silat!

I'm sorry.

I didn't mean
to be rude.

I just feel like I'm sitting next
to a younger version of myself.

Do you practice silat also?

Yeah, I remember it when I need to.

What was your experience
when you did Merantau?

Listen...

and learn from my mistakes.

Get rid of those dreams
in your head.

Life doesn't offer much for silat.

Trust me.

I've tried in the past just like you.

My advice is to use
what you have differently.

You have to earn your money
in other ways.

For us...

there's no money
in teaching.

Nothing is easy
in this world.

- ( Cars honking )
- ( people chatting )

- I guess this is where we part.
- ( chuckles )

I guess so.

Good luck
with everything.

Until we meet again.

Take care.

( Whistle tweets )

19 Orchard Street

( shovel scraping )

( touchtones )

( ringing )

Recording: The number you are calling
is not recognized.

Please check and try again.

(coin clinks)

(coin clinks)

( dial tone )

( touchtones )

( ringing )

Recording: The number you are calling
is not recognized.

Please check
and try again.

(coin clinks)

( coin scrapes )

( lock clatters, clicks )

( crickets chirping )

( people chattering )

Please take a seat.

Thanks.

What do you want?

Satay Padang-

Sorry, we don't have it,
just chicken or lamb.

No problem,
I'll take chicken then.

( Speaks )

Your drink.

Enjoy your meal.

Thanks.

- Hey! You! Get out of here!
- (gasps)

Kids here think they can just come in
and take what they want.

Unbelievable.

I'm new here.

I'm looking for a place
to teach silat.

Maybe you know a place
where I could teach?

I'm afraid not. Most schools are
in the teachers' private homes.

You could always do that.
Teach from home.

It's sort of
under renovation right now.

I don't know
what else to suggest.

If you asked me about food,
then I'd know.

- Of course. Thanks for your help, sir.
- No problem.

- How much do I owe you?
- 6000.

Hey! You again!

I'll be back,
trust me!

(grunts)

( bird wings flap )

- My wallet!
- Please don't hurt me.

I'm not going to hurt you,
just give me my wallet.

How about
we split it 50/50?

What?! That's my wallet,
my money!

Give it to me.

Okay, enough already.

70/30?

Thank you.

Calm down, it's all there.
I didn't take any.

I'll check anyway.

( Door bangs )

It's 40%
of your salary and tips.

That's bullshit. Anything I earn on stage
is mine and you know it.

You wanna find some other place to work,
then fine! Go ahead!

Your skinny pale ass
doesn't bring much in anyway.

Screw you!

You know what? If you did,
maybe I'd drop it to 35%.

Johni, please,
it was an accident.

I need this job.
You know that.

No, you've really
fucked up this time.

Girl: Please, Johni.
I'm begging you.

Let go!
That's my sister!

Sis!

- The money, now!
- Please I need this.

- Boy: leave her alone!
- Girl: Adit, don't!

- ( Gasps )
- What?

What now?
Are you gonna apologize?

Well, where is it?
Say you're sorry!

The money!

Quickly.

Because of this "behavior" today,
I'm going to take 100%.

See you at work tomorrow,
don't be late.

Let her go.

You should think
about walking, friend.

- ( cracks )
- Ah!

Do you know
who you're fucking with?

No, I don't.
Now give her the money.

(grunting ) Ah!

Ah! Ah. Ah.

Ah!
(grunting )

( pipe clangs )

( both panting )

It would be a good idea
for you to go back inside

and forget
about all this.

What do you think?

Good.

Johni, this has
nothing to do with me.

I gave you a job
when no one else would.

And this is
how you repay me?!

You'll never set foot
in this place again.

Let's see how long you last
with those precious fucking tips.

( Shouting )
Johni, wait! I can give you 40%!

Shit!

Great, just great.
My fucking hero!

Tell me, do you always go around
destroying people's lives?

What?!

He had his hand around your throat.
He kicked your brother to the ground.

Yeah, and now because of you
I've lost my job also.

I had enough shit to deal with
before you came along.

All you've done
is make things worse.

I didn't want
to be here either.

Now that I have
my wallet back,

- I can leave.
- Good.

No, sis, please, you saw him.
He can protect us.

( Girl speaks )
He's already done more than enough.

( Industrial music playing )

That'll do for me.

I tell you, mister,

Johni brings
fresh meat, fresh girl

only for mister.

Johni, you said
there'd be five girls.

Okay, but we have--

I know we have
only four 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 fuck over
a businessman,

he takes you to court,
he fines you.

He only hurts
your pocket.

But me,
I'm kind of special.

So if, say,

I order five pieces

and on the day of delivery
I only get four,

well, then I will be forced
to hurt your pocket.

But...

I might also cut you

a little bit.

- Leave a mark.
- ( crying )

Something, you know,

so that we have
a clear understanding

of what supply
and demand is.

Do you follow me,
Mr. Johni?

I bring
five girls... today.

Good, so I don't have
to hurt you.

Mister-- mister,
come to my club--

90 go club--

fresh girl
free of charge.

I make you happy-

You're a good host, Johni.

Thank you, mister.

Take them, please.

( Door opens, closes )

( phone clicks, beeps )

- ( elevator dings )
- Hello.

We have to find another girl.

Bring the car to the lobby.

We have to find that bitch, Astri.

I don't care how hard it is,
we have to find her.

( Elevator dings )

Shit.

( Kids playing )

Hey.

- ( Speaks )
- ( woman speaks )

Ayi?

Ayi, it's Astri!

Woman #2:
Ayi's not at home.

I heard her leaving earlier.

Did she say where she was going?

She said something
about a meeting.

Some guy picked her up.

He was really rough with her,

but she insisted she was okay.

What's going on?

- Who took her?
- Johni: I did!

Get in.

( Crickets chirping )

( distant siren )

- ( coins clinking )
- ( dial tone)

( touchtones )

( phone ringing )

( men chatting )

- Hello?
- Yuda: Hello, Ma?

Yuda! Son!

Be quiet,
it's Yuda on the phone.

Ma, ask Yuda how
the girls are in Jakarta.

Just be quiet
and play your game.

- Who's that?
- Just your brother, teasing as usual.

- How is everyone?
- Thankfully we're all good here, son.

But that's not important.
How are you?

- Have you settled in well?
- ( car approaching )

( tires screech )

Everything is fine.

I just started teaching
some children here.

I'm so glad to hear that.

I always knew you'd make it,
no matter what.

( laughs )

- Astri: Fuck you, Johni, you asshole!
- ( car honks )

Let me go,
you piece of shit!

( Grunting, shouting )

Make another move and I'll smack you
in the fucking mouth.

Good girl.

( Strained )
Hold her.

(coughs)
Hold her.

Someone grab this whore!

Let's just take her in.

(coughs)

Who are you now?

Are you the boss now?

Do you want me
to press your suit?

Shine your shoes?

- Fucking hold her!
- ( grunting )

- Ma, I have to go, I'll call again later.
- Wait.

Johni: Well, well. if it isn't
Mr. Superhero again.

I was hoping
I'd get to see you again,

but so soon?

So what's so special about her?

She's got a pretty face, sure.

But so do a lot
of the whores in here.

Are you okay?

I'm fine.

( Men grunting )

I honestly thought
you were going to make it.

(coughing )

But it looks like I brought
just enough support.

One, two, three, four.

I'll remember that number
for the next time.

Until we meet again...

hero!

( Bells tinkling )

( rock music playing )

( shouting )

( Astri shouting )

( men grunting )

( rock music playing )

Man:
Let's see what else is on.

( Beeps )

What the fuck?
They should be wearing fucking toe tags.

Move!

( Door opens )

Sorry we are late.

( Beeping )

See what happens when you put
all your effort into something?

Money.

What is this?

Nice.

This--.

This is a discount.

Mister,
I can explain this.

She was very difficult to come.

She was very hard.

I just want you
so you cannot be disappointed.

Well, she's here at least.

She's here. She's yours.

But don't mistake
my lack of disappointment

as a sign of contentment.
She's still damaged goods.

She's good.

Okay, do your thing.

( Door bangs )

- ( bottle shatters )
- Ah!

Fuck!Fuck!

Who the fuck was
that guy, huh? Huh?

No one--
no one fucking knows!

Huh? Who was it?!

What?

Fucking take it, eh?

Come on, you should sit.

He came for the girl.

Come on,
that's not what we're here for.

He came for the girl

and you-- you--

you brought the girl here.

I promise--

I promise--
bring girl, come back here.

Fuck yeah!
I know you will!

- Ah!
- And you've got to buy me

the biggest fucking knife

in this city!

And that--
that's what's gonna happen.

- Come on, we don't have time for this.
- Okay. Okay.

That's what's gonna happen.

- ( Whimpers )
- Now go.

Take your men and go.

( Brakes squeaking )

(jingling )

Astri: Adit!

Adit!

Adit!

- ( Silent )
_ ( eerie music playing )

- ( dramatic music playing )
- ( cars honking )

- ( men grunting )
- ( Adit yelling)

Yuda!

( Clangs )

What are we going to do?

It's okay.
I know somewhere we can stay.

- How long have you been...
- Astri: Taking care of him?

- Yeah.
- Three years.

Yuda:
What happened to your parents?

They left us.

Left you?

Mom and Dad thought
if they had a lot of children

they'd have lots of children
to take care of them when they got old.

But it seems they forgot

before that they would have
lots of mouths to feed.

As time went on,
things got worse.

And not all of us were fed.

And then one day,

before I woke up...

they left, leaving just me
and Adit behind.

They took two of our sisters
and one brother.

Even now I don't know why
or how they chose to leave us.

I honestly don't know
how they could.

But I've worked hard

and I've made sure
that he never goes hungry.

Not one single day has he been
without food or a roof over his head.

And he never will.

He's lucky to have a sister like you.

I'm the lucky one.

He gives me a reason
to keep on fighting.

If not, maybe I'd still be in that club
being sold like a piece of meat.

Me and Yayan,
my older brother...

ever since we were kids,

we've always been competing
against each other.

We would play fight,

pretend we were wrestlers.

But me being the youngest
meant I'd never get to win.

Yayan would always push
the fight as far as he could.

He knew that I'd get frustrated and angry,
ready to snap.

Yayan knew
what he was doing.

He'd set me up so I'd explode
once our father came home.

He got me into so much trouble.

I bet now he doesn't
fight you as much.

As we grew up I became
a stronger fighter, sure.

But he became smarter,

and that's worth so much more.

I don't know if he knows it,

but he's always been the person
I've tried to follow,

who I've tried to be like.

Why don't you just go back?

- It's complicated.
- What's complicated about it?

You can go back
and no one would find you.

No one in this city
knows your face yet.

It's the same for you.
It's a big city.

To Sumatra?
To pick tomatoes?

Would you rather
stay here and strip?

I'm a dancer, okay?

There's a difference.

If some guy likes
to see me dance, then fine.

But that's all he'll ever see.

I've earned my money and I've never once
embarrassed myself for it.

I'm sorry.
I was wrong to presume.

I apologize.

I take it
this means we're good.

It means I'm hungry.

( laughs )

I'll leave you to get some sleep.

Yuda.

What?

Good night.

Good night.

( Door opens, closes )

Luc: What is, exactly,
the bigger picture here?

This is not the time nor the place
to start playing war.

We have to be careful.

When we were boys

we would always make sure
to settle the score

no matter how big
or small, right?

Right? That's how
we got where we are today.

This isn't a point to prove, Ratger.

This is just
fucking bullshit stopping us

from finishing
what should be simple work.

- ( Glass thunks)
- ( buttons clattering )

When Dominic did this to you,

what did I do to him?

- That's not the same.
- Fuck you!

Every scar is the same.
Everything matters!

Now tell me:
what did I do to him?

- We were just kids back then.
- I settled the score.

And I would do the same thing now

if it were your face bleeding like mine.

Look, all right.

All I'm saying is that
this isn't of importance.

What is important is that
we finish our deal here

and just go home. Ah!

It's okay, right?

This isn't of importance, is it?

-( Blood pattering )
- We stay

and we settle this.

Come here.
I-- I'm sorry.

I'm sorry.

Just few days more.

Please just
give me that much.

Just-- just give me
that much.

( Door opens )

What?

Johni brings men.

Strong help
to finish Mr. Boss problem.

And?

They're here.
They're here.

Hurry!

Don't fucking sit.

Why are they here?

So, you know--
you know.

No, I don't know.

I want to do
best and good.

"Best and good"?

Why the fuck
would I want to see them?

Is this an interview?
Do they have resumes?

No.Huh?

Now get them out on the street.

The only one I wanna see

is the one who brings
those cunts to me, okay?

I'm sorry.

Do you understand what I'm saying?

- Yes.
- Ratger: Oh, you do, eh?

Well...

Move.

Oh and, Johni.

That goes for you too.

If you come back here
and if you waste my time again,

I'll fucking rip your heart out.

Yes, Mr. Boss.

I'll fix this.

( Binder thuds )

- I'm gonna get cigarettes.
- Man: Okay.

There's no way you'll get in there
without being seen.

I worked hard for that money.

There's no way
I'm leaving it behind.

Besides, it's not like
we have a choice.

We need the money.

Where's the money?
I'll go in.

Trust me.

Okay, it's under the rug.
You'll see it straightaway.

Stay here.

Don't go anywhere
until I come back.

Good luck.

( Music playing
over radio )

Oh!

( Urinating )

Hey!

( Men shouting )

Hey! Hey!
Over here!

There's two more over here!
Hurry!

Get in there, hurry.

Wait, there's not enough room.

There's no way you'll fit.

Don't worry about me.
I've got my own hiding place.

No no, don't go!
Don't leave me here.

Adit, please, trust me.
I'm not going to leave you.

I'll come back for you.
I promise.

Now just stay still
and be quiet.

( Kisses )

Don't make a sound.

Hey!

- ( man yells )
- ( gasps )

( Silent )

(crying )

( shouts )
He's up here!

( Yells )

( men grunting )

- (yells )
- (grunting )

( motorcycle revving )

- ( tires screech )
- ( revving )

Yuda: Astri.

Adit.

Astri.

Adit: Yuda.

Adit?

- Adit, where's Astri? Where's your sister?
- ( sobbing )

They took her.

She told me to stay quiet.

I did nothing to save her.

Adit, take this.

Please don't leave me again!

Adit, Adit, Adit.

Listen, I can't take you with me.

It's too dangerous.

Now wait here.

I'm going to bring Astri back.
I promise you.

You have to be strong,
one last time.

( Door bangs )

- ( man speaks )
- ( men grunting )

Astri !

You know I can't
tell you anything.

I'm not giving you the choice.
Now tell me! Where's Astri?

( Yells, choking )

He's staying in those apartments,
room 1426.

Luc: Why don't you let
someone else carry her?

Ratger: It's fine.

How many more floors are there?

- Around nine.
- Nine?

Fuck it.

Nuh-uh-uh-uh.

Where do you think you're going?
This is only one of them.

Now go, fetch.

I think we can handle this one.

- ( yells )
- ( men grunting )

He's here!

Man: Hey!

( Men grunting )

You were worth the wait.

Now you're just
an extra $800 a week to me.

- Life is... tough.
-( knocks on door)

- ( door opens )
- Luc: We have to leave.

Her friend is stirring up
the place downstairs.

Ratger: He's here?
And you want us to leave?

Luc: Are you completely
out of your mind?

Ratger: Fuck that.
I want to see him.

Luc:
Please.

Ratger:
I told you my order.

And that's not
about to change.

Luc: And I'm asking you to please
just let this one go.

Let's go home.

(grunting )

( panting )

( elevator chimes )

- ( elevator dings )
- ( doors closing )

( elevator dings )

( sighs )

So it's you that
everyone is looking for.

You don't have
to do this.

You know I have to.

- I'm sorry, Yuda.
- ( both grunting )

Do it, Yuda,
you have no choice.

Come on!
Finish me.

I won't become
what you have.

( Both panting )

( elevator dings )

( yells )

( Silent )

(groaning )

( panting )

(yelling )

(grunting )

Astri. Astri.

( Tires screeching )

( vehicles departing )

Open the door.

Get to know each other well.

You'll be here for a while.

Lock 'em up.

- Wait.
- What?

I want to see what he's capable of.

He got here, didn't he?

And I want to know how.

(men yelling )

( men grunting )

- (cracks )
- Ah!

( Cracks )

- (cracks )
- Ah!

- ( yells )
- ( men grunting )

- ( yells )
- ( men grunting )

( yells )

( panting )

( Yuda groaning )

- ( yells )
- ( men grunting )

( grunts, groaning )

Come on!

( Yells )

- ( grunting )
- ( choking )

(pounding on wall)

(women yelling )

Listen.

Listen to them.

This is how things end.

( Silent )

Help.

(grunting )

( Ratger groaning )

( grunts, panting )

You again.

Let's go home.

No!

- ( grunts )
- ( bones snap )

(groaning )

( bones crackling )

( panting )

(grunting )

(grunting )

(crying )
Yuda, hold on.

Yuda.

Just hold on.
I'll get help.

Astri...

there's no time.

No, don't say that.

Please.

Astri.

Take this back home for me.

No. No.

We're going back together.
You promised.

Please don't give up on me.

Astri...

tell my family what happened.

Tell them that I did my best.

Tell them--
( groans )

Yuda! Yuda!

( Coughs, wheezing )

Please tell my family...

I'm so sorry.

No, you'll tell them yourself.

Hold on, please just hold on.

Astri, it's okay.

There's good out there.

They'll take care of you.

My family will...

Yuda. Yuda.

Yuda.

Yuda.

Go.

Astri, go now.

Yuda.

Yuda. Yuda.

Yuda. Yuda. Yuda.

Yuda. Yuda.

Yuda. Yuda. Yuda!

Yuda! Yuda!

Yuda! Yuda!

( Both crying )

- ( silent )
-( instrumental score playing )

( music continues )

( Acoustic guitar playing )