

Set in the 1930s, and narrated like a ballad from the past, "The Tiger from Tjampa" tells of how a young man, Lukman, seeks to avenge his father’s murder by learning pencak silat, a traditional form of self defence, based on the movements of animals.

Bambang Hermanto
Lukman
Lead
R.D. Ismail
Datuk Langit
Nurnaningsih
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Titi Savitri
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Malin Maradjo
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Wahid Chan
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. D. Djajakusuma's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. The Tiger from Tjampa is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”