Pulang (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 2018, Pulang is a drama and romance film directed by Kabir Bhatia, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. In the 1940s, Malays were world-renowned for their seafaring skills. Being of Bugis descent, they navigated the sea with natural ease and were often the favored seamen for international shipping lines. Othman, a fisherman from a small village in Malacca, leaves his family behind to sail the world, with hopes to return home one day with worldly riches and deserved pride. After decades at sea, however, his low wages as a deckhand leaves him disillusioned. He contemplates returning home to his family but ended up settling down in Liverpool, England. 60 years later, his grandson, Ahmad, journeys halfway across the world in search of his grandfather.
Who’s in it. Pulang stars Remy Ishak as Othman, Puteri Aishah as Thom, Alvin Wong as Lum and Azrel Ismail as Omar, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Pulang has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pulang page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pulang tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pulang (2018)?
- In US, Pulang is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Pulang worth watching?
- Pulang holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pulang?
- Pulang stars Remy Ishak, Puteri Aishah, Alvin Wong, Azrel Ismail and Erwin Dawson.
- When was Pulang released?
- Pulang was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.