Iko Uwais is back in some concept footage for his upcoming prison gang film, Beranda. The film is directed and written by Gareth Huw Evans, the same guy who teamed up with Uwais in the explosive martial arts film, Merantau. I recently just watched Merantau and thought it was a great action movie that you should see if you like Tony Jaa’s stuff. It introduced me to the Silat fighting style and Indonesian movies in general ,if interested check out the review here. Check out the dark and gritty video for Berandal as well other details about the film after the jump.
What’s cool about this little video is that it was shot in one day so that they could show producers and studios an idea of what to expect from the film. A similar thing occured with the Mortal Kombat teaser that was made as a concept to give the public and studios an idea of where Mortal Kombat would be heading if it did return to the big screen.
If you watch the video and read the synopsis below you will also notice that the overall tone of the film is completely different from that of Merantau. Also, Uwais has bulked up considerably for this role, shifting from his first family/drama/action movie to a full blown prison action star. I’m extremely excited to see how this movie plays out on screen and how Uwais will have evolved as an action star. Although the movie hasn’t started production yet, expect another fun ride when it finally arrives in theaters. I look forward to seeing more of Uwais’ films but for now check out the concept poster (above), video and synopsis below.
Official synopsis via Twitchfilm.net:
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 fiancé Dwi.
Detained for 5 years after leaving her attacker paralyzed 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 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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