Headshot (2016) – TCMovie

Directed by Kimo Stamboel and Timo Tjahjanto, Headshot (2016) is an Indonesian action thriller that follows the story of an amnesiac man named Ishmael (Iko Uwais), who is found wounded on a remote beach. He is rescued by a kind doctor, Ailin (Chelsea Islan), who nurses him back to health.

As Ishmael begins to regain his memories, he realizes that his past is filled with violence and that he has a dangerous connection to a powerful crime syndicate led by a brutal gang boss.
The film features intense martial arts combat sequences, with Iko Uwais delivering a gripping performance in a story about revenge, redemption, and self-discovery.

Headshot is notable for its raw, high-energy action scenes, showcasing Indonesian martial arts and thrilling fight choreography. It’s a fast-paced, brutal thriller that dives deep into the consequences of violence and the struggle to leave one’s past behind

Headshot is a 2016 Indonesian action film directed by the Mo Brothers and written by Timo Tjahjanto. The film stars Iko Uwais and Chelsea Islan, alongside Sunny Pang, Julie Estelle, David Hendrawan, Zack Lee, Very Tri Yulisman, Bront Palarae and Yayu Unru. The film revolves around a man with amnesia, who sets out to protect the doctor (who saved his life) from a crime syndicate and also uncover his past.

Headshot premiered on September 9, 2016 at the Toronto International Film Festival and theatrically on December 8, 2016 in Indonesia. It received generally positive reviews from critics with praise for its cast performances (particularly Uwais and Islan), direction and action sequences.