The film (2021) is a sweeping historical epic that dramatizes the extraordinary life of Sir James Brooke, the British soldier who became the first "White Rajah" of Sarawak in 1840s Borneo. Directed by Michael Haussman and starring Jonathan Rhys Meyers , the film explores themes of identity, exploration, and the complex morality of 19th-century colonialism.
Originally titled Rajah , the film was a major international co-production involving Malaysia, the UK, the US, and China. Edge of the World FRENCH WEBRIP 2021
It debuted digitally in the US and Canada in early June 2021 before a broader European digital release later that summer. The film (2021) is a sweeping historical epic
Principal photography took place entirely on location in Sarawak, Malaysia , specifically in the Bau District and Siniawan, providing an authentic backdrop of dense jungles and river systems. 📜 Historical Accuracy and Narrative It debuted digitally in the US and Canada
The film was released via VOD in France on August 28, 2021 , and later as a digital release on August 31, 2021.