Bram, a police martial arts trainer, has to resign after he injures his student in an exercise. While jobless, his wife leaves him and he gets help from his friend, Benny, who finds him a job in a tea company. One day, they find a package of marijuana and start to investigate.

Despite its over-the-top action scenes and absurd dialogue, Ackyl Anwari’s hit film is a realistic depiction of working class struggle in 1980s Indonesia. A cult classic starring the powerful and charismatic Barry Prima, Darah Perjaka continues to resonate with younger audiences today.