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MERANTAU's Iko Uwais To Return In BERANDAL

Todd Brown,Founder and Editor

Okay, martial arts fans, here's one for you. Word got out that writer-director

Gareth Huw Evans was re-teaming with his Merantaustar Iko Uwais for an

upcoming project when that film - titled Berandal- was accepted into the NAFF

co-production market running in parallel with the PiFan festival in Korea. Though

the film is still months away from production we've got a first look for you

including the key art to the left, the official synopsis and - best of all - a proof

of concept video shot in a single day a few months ago to who off the tone of

the film. Before really kicking off, I should say in the interest of full disclosure

that I'm a producer on this, which is why I've got access to all of this stuff.

Let's start with the synopsis:
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Rama, a young man in his mid-20s sits on a toilet looking down at his feet

contemplating just how he got here, just how he ended up wearing that prison

uniform and just how his name ended up just a string of numbers printed onto

his pocket. Once a food stall seller, an act of defense cost him his freedom, his

liberty and the love of his fianc Dwi.

Detained for 5 years after leaving her attacker paralysed in a fit of rage, Rama

arrives in a maximum-security prison alone and not accustomed to the criminal

world. Instantly a target for the gangs that fight against each other for

supremacy and control he is taken in by Uco, the son of a leading gangster,

Bangun.

Initially at war with each other, their friendship is sealed after an attempt on

Uco's life by his own men during a prison riot sees Rama step in and save him

from certain death. Vowing to be there for him when he is finally released, five

years later, after serving his time, the gates open and Rama steps out into a new

life taken in by Uco's underworld organisation.

Igniting Uco's ambition Bejo, a small-time hood leader with plans of up scaling

his operations seizes the opportunity to convince this headstrong son that now

is the time for him to assume control of his father's organization. Controlling

him like a puppet in a downward spiral of murder, betrayal and corruption

Rama's friendship to Uco is tested to breaking point as their paths begin to

drift.

Losing sight of loyalty, friendship even blood ties Uco is consumed by his

increasing power as he creates a gang war taking out his Father's most trusted

men and pinning the blame on their rivals. A choice must be made between the


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power on the throne, or its reckless inheritor. Every move Rama makes will test

his loyalty, every decision will change his path leading him further into the

violence and bloodshed he is so desperate, yet so powerless to escape.

So, the first thing you should notice here is that the tone is going to be entirely

different fromMerantau. Where the first film was a family drama that evolved

into a full out martial arts spectacle this one starts right off as a prison gang

movie. Expect two major fight sequences within the first ten minutes, much

more varied environments, a great use of weapons, and a whole lot more blood.

There will still be attention paid to character but this one is designed to be a

full on action film from start to finish.

Second, the key art. The tonal difference is obvious right away there, too, and

most important is how different Uwais - so baby faced in Merantau- looks now.

They've had him in the gym bulking up his upper body and shaved his head. The

difference is so dramatic that when Evans sent me some choreography walk

through videos a few weeks back - Uwais and co-star Yayan Ruhian (Eric

inMerantau) going through things at about half speed - I honestly didn't

recognize Uwais at first. Ruhian looks totally different these days, too.

And now the proof of concept video. Again, this was shot in a single day with

minimal budget just to show the tone of the piece, so it's not fully polished. It'salso important to note that it was done before Uwais shaved his head and began

his training regimen in earnest so he still looks pretty much the same way he did

in Merantau. None of this footage will be included in the finished film but we

thought you might enjoy a little taste. The scene included is from almost the

very beginning of the film. You'll recognize it from the synopsis.


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Berandal The Raid: Redemption sequel cast and original script

ByNirjhar on December 23, 2012 inNaachGaana Bol

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Berandal, the sequel to last years cult classic The Raid: Redemption, is

ready for production. Writer-director Gareth Evansand hero Iko Uwaiswere

always there, now other casts have also been finalized.

Iko Uwais will be joined by Macabre star Julie Estelle (taking the role of

Hammer Girl),Merantaubaddie Alex Abbad, The Forbidden Doorstar

Marsha Timothy, and local stars Mathias Muchus and Tio Pakusadewo. And also

Cecep Arif Rahman, internationally renowned silat practitioner, is signed for a

major role in the film. Whether hes playing a good guy or bad guy is still

unknown.
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It may be recalled that the movie Berandal was originally meant to be happened

before The Raid: Redemption, but they had budget problem to meet all the

requirements and after the grand success of Raid now they are raring to go at

it. Director Gareth Evans has made it clear that the film is just the opening

chapter in a much larger story. He is having the script for Berandal from

2010 and will now change a few things to make it fit into the sequel for The

Raid. The main story of the sequel is about the lead character Rama trying to

escape from a very violent prison and save his own life before being killed.
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Here is the original scriptof Berandal from 2010, and the overall plot will

change before shooting officially begins:

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Rama, a young man in his mid-20s sits on a toilet looking down at his feet

contemplating just how he got here, just how he ended up wearing that prison
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uniform and just how his name ended up just a string of numbers printed onto

his pocket. Once a food stall seller, an act of defense cost him his freedom, his

liberty and the love of his fianc Dwi.

Detained for 5 years after leaving her attacker paralysed in a fit of rage, Rama

arrives in a maximum-security prison alone and not accustomed to the criminal

world. Instantly a target for the gangs that fight against each other for

supremacy and control he is taken in by Uco, the son of a leading gangster,

Bangun.

Initially at war with each other, their friendship is sealed after an attempt on

Ucos life by his own men during a prison riot sees Rama step in and save him

from certain death. Vowing to be there for him when he is finally released, five

years later, after serving his time, the gates open and Rama steps out into a new

life taken in by Ucos underworld organisation.

Igniting Ucos ambition Bejo, a small-time hood leader with plans of up scalinghis operations seizes the opportunity to convince this headstrong son that now

is the time for him to assume control of his fathers organization. Controlling

him like a puppet in a downward spiral of murder, betrayal and corruption Ramas

friendship to Uco is tested to breaking point as their paths begin to drift.

Losing sight of loyalty, friendship even blood ties Uco is consumed by his

increasing power as he creates a gang war taking out his Fathers most trusted

men and pinning the blame on their rivals. A choice must be made between the

power on the throne, or its reckless inheritor. Every move Rama makes will test

his loyalty, every decision will change his path leading him further into the

violence and bloodshed he is so desperate, yet so powerless to escape.

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* * * * * * * * MAJOR SPOILERS abt THE RAID: REDEMPTION * * * * * * * *

Do not read if you havnt seen the movie

The end of The Raid saw brothers Rama (Iko Uwais) and Andi (Donny Alamsyah)

standing on polar opposite sides of the law, with rookie Rama having proven

himself to be a premiere ass-kicking supercop, while Andi was crowned as the

new evil mastermind of a criminal empire. Director Evans stated in an interview

earlier this year, Berandal will examine, in part, how Andi tries to consolidate

his crime syndicate:

We develop a little bit more with the brothers againI wanted it to be the

reality that [Andi] is happy where he is, and hes good at what he does, and his
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life is what it is now and has been for six yearsSo thats where we pick up

from, the fact that [Andi] has inherited this sort of new crime syndicate. So

yeah, its going to be fun.

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