Jiwa Taiko (2012) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

Released in 2012, Jiwa Taiko is an action film directed by Osman Ali, running about 92 minutes. “Hold Ash Till It Dead [Genggam Bara Sampai Mati]” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. His mistakes may have landed him in jail, but for Firman, it is also the catalyst for a new beginning in life. Trisya is a girl who longs to be loved, but it is only when she meets the one that she realizes that true love is not a bed of roses. Freez is a carefree guy who only thinks about hanging out with his friends and being happy, while Lara is a free spirit who wants to make her way in the world on her own. The four of them meet in Wira Cinta, a club that is owned by Kak Pora where all of them learn martial arts from and also discover themselves, when Pinto, Firman's brother-in-arms from his dark past turns up at the club and demands that Firman returns to the gang or face the consequences. Osman Ali's "Jiwa Taiko" is a social drama about discovering the meaning of friendship and love, which is often taken for granted

Who’s in it. Jiwa Taiko stars Remy Ishak as Firman, Bront Palarae as Pinto, Nadiya Nisaa as Lara and Diana Danielle as Trisha, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 2.0/10, Jiwa Taiko has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jiwa Taiko page.

If you liked it. Fans of Jiwa Taiko tend to enjoy The Dark Knight : Le Chevalier noir, Le Seigneur des anneaux : Le Retour du roi, Inception and Le Seigneur des anneaux : La Communauté de l'anneau.