Pulang (2018)
Pulang is streaming in Malaysia on Netflix.
The verdict
Pulang stayed short of the ratings needed to call this Malay film either way. The 120-minute runtime sits in the comfortable middle. In Malaysia you can stream it on Netflix.
Should you spend 2h on it?
2h of Malay drama, leaning romance. Standard length — a normal evening's watch, nothing to plan around.
- Skip if
- you want plot momentum over character work
- Best for
- An ordinary evening in
Story
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.
Good to know
| Runtime | 2h |
| Watch with family? | P13 · Older kids & up |
| Genre | Drama / Romance |
| Language | Malay |
| Best screen | Stream at home |
Director
Kabir Bhatia
Cast
Where to watch in Malaysia
Included with a subscription — no extra charge on these platforms.
Availability as of 22 Sept 2026 — platforms may change over time.
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