---
title: "Pulang"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/pulang-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 538528
imdb_id: "tt8595708"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 120
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 17
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Pulang (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/pulang-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "Pulang" (2018).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented/guessed details (titles, names, dates, etc.).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Plain text only (no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Word count: 150-190 words.
Title: Pulang (2018).
Release Date: 07/26/2018 (MY).
Genres: Drama, Romance, and Adventure.
Runtime: 2h.
Director: Kabir Bhatia (Source 4).
Type: Malaysian historical biographical drama (Source 4).
Cast: Remy Ishak, Puteri Aishah (main roles), Azrel Ismail, Erwin Dawson, Jalaluddin Hassan (Source 4).
Plot:
Setting: 1940s.
Context: Malays of Bugis descent were known for seafaring skills and were favored seamen for international shipping lines.
Character: Othman, a fisherman from a small village in Malacca.
Action: Leaves family to sail the world to return with riches and pride.
Conflict: After decades at sea, low wages as a deckhand leave him disillusioned.
Outcome: Contemplates returning home but settles in Liverpool

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Kabir Bhatia
- **Networks / Studios**: Primeworks Studios

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Remy Ishak** as *Othman*
- **Puteri Aishah** as *Thom*
- **Alvin Wong** as *Lum*
- **Azrel Ismail** as *Omar*
- **Erwin Dawson** as *Ahmad*
- **Juliana Evans** as *Alia*
- **Jalaluddin Hassan** as *Omar (50s)*
- **Rahim Razali** as *Jamil*
- **Sherry Al Jeffry** as *Thom (70s)*
- **Aida Khalida** as *Jaybah*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Pulang online?
Pulang is currently available to watch or stream on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Pulang worth watching?
Pulang holds a community rating of 5.8/10 based on 17 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Drama, Romance for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Pulang and when was it released?
Pulang is a feature film with a runtime of 120 minutes. It was released in 2018. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Pulang?
Pulang was directed by Kabir Bhatia.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Pulang — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/538528)
- [Pulang (2018) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt8595708/fullcredits/cast)
- [Pulang (2018 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/?title=Pulang_(2018_film)&redirect=no)
- [Pulang (filem) - Wikipedia Bahasa Melayu, ensiklopedia bebas](https://ms.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pulang_(filem))
- [Pulang (2018) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/538528-pulang/cast)
- [Chanda Romero](https://www.wikiwand.com/)

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