Originally titled Rajah , the film was a major international co-production involving Malaysia, the UK, the US, and China.
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 Edge of the World FRENCH WEBRIP 2021
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
The film follows Brooke as he arrives in Borneo on a scientific expedition for the Royal Geographical Society, only to be drawn into a local rebellion against the Sultan of Brunei. Edge of the World (2021) Directed by Michael Haussman and starring Jonathan Rhys
It debuted digitally in the US and Canada in early June 2021 before a broader European digital release later that summer.