Bunohan: Return to Murder

A once-renowned shadow puppeteer whose art is banned by the local Islamist state. He clings to tradition while navigating a fractured family and the moral cost of his past. His struggle to guide his sons clashes with financial pressures and the lure of land development.

Pok Eng’s first wife and the mother of his eldest son. Her unorthodox ways and subsequent divorce set the family on a path of competing loyalties. Her history with Pok Eng and her stance on tradition influence the brothers’ destinies.

The youngest/central brother, a rebellious kick-boxer who returns to Bunohan after years away. He is deeply in debt and pulled between loyalty to friends and danger from powerful enemies. His lineage and identity become a focal point in the family’s struggles.

The ruthless hired killer and Adil’s half-brother, returning with resentment and a painful sense of abandonment. He confronts his past, digs into his mother’s memory, and discovers the true stakes of the land conflict. His arc culminates in a brutal confrontation that tests his loyalties.

The eldest, educated and wealthy, who returns from Klang Valley with plans to liquidate the family land for corporate gain. His greed strains family bonds and fuels confrontation with his brothers. He is willing to manipulate or harm to achieve dominance over the inheritance.

Adil’s loyal best friend who helps him escape danger and navigate the town’s underbelly. He becomes entangled in debts and underhand schemes, and in a fateful moment, he unwittingly kills his own best friend in the ring. His actions highlight the cost of loyalty in a world ruled by debts and vendettas.

Owner of the local fight club and a guardian of the land’s secrets. He collaborates with others to manage debts and leverage power, using ritual cleansing and community ties to maintain control. His role places him at the center of the town’s struggle between tradition and survival.

An old friend who reveals key truths about the brothers’ past. He helps connect the brothers’ fates and provides critical information about family bonds and legitimacy. His insights accelerate the characters’ realizations and decisions.

A local don who partners with Bakar to grab the family land. He orchestrates schemes and uses violence to secure outcomes, embodying the predatory forces that threaten Bunohan’s traditional way of life.

Pok Wah’s partner who wrestles with debt and loyalty. He becomes entangled in the town’s money pressures and the land deal network, highlighting how small players are pulled into larger schemes.

A supporting figure in the Bunohan world whose presence intersects with the brothers’ quests for power and belonging. His actions contribute to the village’s volatile dynamics surrounding land and family pride.