The film highlights the Bugis tradition of (fighting inside a sarong), which is traditionally used to settle disputes and maintain honor. It heavily blends action with religious themes, portraying martial arts as a path to spiritual awakening.
Released on Netflix in 2020, Tarung Sarung is an Indonesian martial arts drama that serves as a regional homage to The Karate Kid . The story follows a spoiled heir who undergoes a spiritual and physical transformation through the Bugis traditional martial art of sarong fighting. Plot Summary The film highlights the Bugis tradition of (fighting
Watch the official trailer to see the high-stakes sarong fighting and Deni's transformation in action: TARUNG SARUNG - New Official Trailer StarvisionPlus YouTube• Jan 7, 2021 Tarung Sarung (2020) - IMDb The story follows a spoiled heir who undergoes
: Deni Ruso (played by Panji Zoni) is the arrogant heir to Ruso Corp, one of Indonesia's wealthiest families. After a viral nightclub brawl, his mother Dina sends him to Makassar to manage a resort project and learn responsibility. : An activist and Deni’s love interest who
: An activist and Deni’s love interest who stands up for her community.
: The "Miyagi-esque" mentor who teaches Deni martial arts and spiritual wisdom.