

Pulang
2018, Malay. Directed by Kabir Bhatia.
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.
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- 2h 0m
- Post-credits
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- Language
- Malay
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Pulang is streaming on Netflix in India.
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- Released
- 26 July 2018
- Country
- Malaysia
- Written by
- Mira Mustaffa, Ahmad Izham Omar
- Budget
- $24M
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What Pulang is based on
Pulang is based on a true story.
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How long is Pulang?
Pulang runs 120 minutes (2h 0m).
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Which OTT platform is Pulang on?
Pulang is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 5 November 2026.)
What movies are like Pulang?
If you liked Pulang, try Sahara, Castaway, The Aeronauts.
Who directed Pulang?
Pulang (2018) was directed by Kabir Bhatia and stars Remy Ishak, Puteri Aishah, Alvin Wong.
What is Pulang based on?
Pulang is based on a true story.