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Gayong

  • 2025
  • 1h 50m
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7.4/10
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Nabila Huda, Mohd Syafie Naswip, Yayan Ruhian, and Beto Kusyairy in Gayong (2025)
DocudramaMartial ArtsActionBiographyDramaWar

Biography about the late great Dato' Meor Abd Rahman, grandmaster and founder of Silat Gayong Malaysia.Biography about the late great Dato' Meor Abd Rahman, grandmaster and founder of Silat Gayong Malaysia.Biography about the late great Dato' Meor Abd Rahman, grandmaster and founder of Silat Gayong Malaysia.

  • Director
    • Faisal Ishak
  • Writers
    • Naza Manas
    • Eric Ong
  • Stars
    • Beto Kusyairy
    • Nabila Huda
    • Mohd Syafie Naswip
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.4/10
    90
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Faisal Ishak
    • Writers
      • Naza Manas
      • Eric Ong
    • Stars
      • Beto Kusyairy
      • Nabila Huda
      • Mohd Syafie Naswip
    • 10User reviews
    • 3Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Beto Kusyairy
    • Meor
    Nabila Huda
    • Che' Som
    Mohd Syafie Naswip
    • Mat
    Yayan Ruhian
    Yayan Ruhian
    • Wak Kusang
    Eric Chen
    Eric Chen
    • Master Chan
    Hiromitsu Takeda
    • Yamada
    Shannon Wiratchai
    • Worowut
    Ebby Saiful
    • Panglima Merah
    Nasir Jani
    • Penghulu Haron
    Wan Raja
    • Talib
    Anas Ridzuan
    • Yunos
    Shah Kimin
    • Mat Resad
    Vincent John Kellsey
    • Lt. Kol Pope
    Daniel Gan
    • Tony
    Peter Hugh Davis
    • Harry
    • (as Peter Davis)
    Azizul Ammar
    Henzi Andalas
    • Yusof
    Husairi Aqil
    • Japan Army
    • (as Aqil Husairi)
    • Director
      • Faisal Ishak
    • Writers
      • Naza Manas
      • Eric Ong
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    2RumputH-6

    Good acting albeit messy production with bloopers visible and fragmented/disconnected story line

    Outstanding acting by Beto and Nabilah. Bloopers scenes were obvious and visible (ie. Fighting scene in changing room, baby changing size, props). Sections in story line disconnected, fragmented and could have been ironed out better. Also cause and reactions disconnect, unnatural & questionable outcome. Message is positive and commended, ie. Honor, integrity, togetherness, adab etc., but scripted in the manner of desperately pushing it a bit too far, leaving cringing feeling; almost like having too much MSG in a meal (can be nice if just enough, but when too much it leaves a bad taste). Too much pre built-up on certain supposedly significant characters or item (sword) failed to be developed properly (wasted airtime).
    10RayyanP-3

    Great movie

    Honestly, I don't aspect so high for this movie.

    But Gayong the movie is the great movie to watch, because it shows us all the details that happen in WW2 and what is the things that happen to Tanah Melayu when we in 1939-1943. For example the movie will show you our culture, what do we have to fight when 2 colonizers in our homeland. The impact of the film for me is we should protect our homeland, don't be selfish, learn martial art not to fight but to protect your family, region, and homeland. In my conclusion we should watch this film to make sure the spirit of bravery and protector rise in our self.
    10Salim-73

    Must watch!

    A good educational movie that touches my heart. Making my Malay soul very proud. Let the world know about our Silat Gayong. Worth to watch

    Gayong's movie is 10 times better than Mat Kilau.

    There's only one thing that makes me want to go out to the theater early in the morning.

    Definitely the standard of Malay drama/film has improved

    For example, the appropriate use of props and clothing and almost accurate with its time and looks realistic although there is still room for improvement.

    Beautiful cinematography and color grading, neat and smooth transition between scenes or plot, doesn't feel like hopping around or disconnected and sudden.

    The most important thing is that during the battle scene the camera won't shake the earthquake. You can see the pieces of moves used like Hong Kong kungfu movies.

    The best part is Meor vs Japanese soldiers using Sundang, it's really exciting!

    If there's someone who says they want to imitate Ipman, yes there's a bit of Ipman vibe but what's wrong with taking inspiration? It's not a round and round copy.

    Just a little reminder, his pacing was a bit slow for the first 15-30 minutes, but hang in there, because it's worth it afterwards.

    Where are the pesilat, ngo2 with braai, fashion activists, archery activists and the like?

    Go and support it just like you supported Mat Kilau's films in the past.

    Please go and watch Gayong's movie, especially if you are from Gayong.
    1Noahsarahandyou

    Hmmmmmmm

    A bit fell short for me after all the hype, sorry. I guess i shouldnt have put up too high of an expectation. Epilogue was so exciting but kinda went down from there. If like me, u like local war movies for the likes of Bukit Kepong 1981 or Leftenan Adnan (and these probably had less budget and technological advances back then) please proceed with the mindset expecting something less. Probably better experience if u have the mindset to just simply enjoy the martial arts performance (actors were good). Dont put expectations on the storyline, script or technicalities of production. Sorry hope this is taken positively as a constructive comment as im hopeful that our local industry only soars to be better in the international scene. But definitely A for the effort!
    10MasakQ

    Good national heritage filem

    Wasn't interested in this movie at start, but decided to accompany my husband to watch because he is a fan of Silat.

    Gayong filem turn out way better than expected. Filem shared about how Dato Meor history of building silat. And how our national hero and community stood strong against the Japanese during the WW period, the unity is strong and touching. This is something that reflects and remind us of how our community should always be strong together in the past present and also the future. My husband and I like how it portrays how silat been pass on for the centuries to what it is today. Malay national history baik la!

    I will always show love to my country and respect my national hero! Support Gayong filem!

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    • Release date
      • May 8, 2025 (Malaysia)
    • Country of origin
      • Malaysia
    • Languages
      • Malay
      • Thai
      • English
      • Japanese
    • Filming locations
      • Taiping, Perak, Malaysia
    • Production company
      • SOL Pictures
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      • MYR 8,500,000 (estimated)
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      1 hour 50 minutes
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      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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