While the first film delves on characters and personality, Darah Garuda focuses on the characters’ heroic battle. This sequel picks up where the first movie left off, focusing on the adventure of a band of brave young cadets, comprising of Amir, a former teacher and devout Javanese Muslim (Lukman Sardi); high-tempered Tomas (Donny Alamsyah), a native of Sulawesi who wants to take revenge on Dutch soldiers who murdered his family; Marius (Darius Sinathrya), a Eurasian ladies man; and a young Balinese Dayan (T. Rifnu Wikana).