How I escaped an Indonesian prison (*Real imagery) 

Honestly best intro on RU-vid!

You have a smart dad

This sounds like a movie scene but with horror twists.

Damn this is insane, thanks for sharing this story,

Did anyone else's heart start beating incredibly fast during Dan's story? What a powerful video! So glad you made it out alive!

This is an incredible story. Bone chilling... whew!

Wow.... that is deep....... I am so sorry that this happened to you. I am so glad that you got out, to do something more in this world. Inspirational.

far cry 6 confirmed.

storytelling at its best 🙏🏻

Thank you for sharing, I'm Indonesian and on behalf of the rest of us (with brains & hearts) I'd like to apologise for what had occurred during your stay. We do have a new president who's more strict with the officials here, so hopefully this sort of scheme will no longer have a place in the system. Our country is insanely beautiful, although this is the first I've heard of this, I hope it is safe for everyone too.

Keep going Dan, great story

I went through a very similar situation in Mexico years ago as well. You’ll never forget those scary moments. And running like you’re life is over if you get caught. Glad we both made it safe bru. 🤙🙏

I feel like you have a suitcase full of stories to share. How incredible that your Dad's advice was to "grab your passport and run" - that's the sort of support you need in that situation!

Dude your story telling is awesome !!

As an Indonesian, this is really embarrassing for the country but I will not defend the people that put you through the ordeal. The road accident that you experienced is not uncommon because some motorcyclists will suddenly switch to the wrong side of the road just to get ahead of cars, and yes this causes fatal accidents. It's sad to say that in more isolated areas, the police will defend the perpetrator even if it's not your fault just because they are (more) injured. Indonesia is still rife with corruption and even tourist destinations are not free from it. Yes, Indonesians are known to be friendly, but there are also the deceptive few who will target unaware tourists. You are brave to share your story because I hope your video will reach the people with power to take action. I'm glad that you made it out and I'm sorry that you had to experience that.

i'm indonesian. i understand and sad because of your video. i admit that in our country, there is bad police that would doing what you said. not only to tourist, our people also get that trap. so becarefull. this world and people are broken. truly sad :(

Oh my. What a crazy experience. So grateful you got out of there

BRU you used a shot from a music video I made years ago for Parkway Drive (the arms/clenching fists) It's only a split second but I still feel honoured haha. You do awesome work mate, if you ever feel like spending a week on a tropical island in Australia, hit me up and we'll take you on a Morningtide Fishing trip. Yew!

Your dad saved you and your friend's lives. Major props to him.

I'm an indonesian, tbh if you really want to go to indonesia. Bali is the way to go, but if you want to go outside bali, you should search about the island/place you want to visit and pls bring someone that know the place well...... So at least those people how to help you to avoid those kind of drugs scam

this single video will cost Indonesia millions of dollars in tourism 😁

That's scary as hell

Hi Dan, i'm Indonesian. I am so sorry for what happened to you. i can not deny that there are some percentage of bad cops in Indonesia, but not all of it. The drug scam motive is mainly to scare you so you give them more money, it is not likely that they will put you in jail or even death sentence for a drug that they put in your car, but it is still not okay. i will try to tell the goverment personels to check on Sumbawa's police personels. .. All that aside, thank you for sharing your story.. i hope we can welcome you with a better experience next time :) All love.

The cops in indonesia are Mostly Corupted, i'll admit. it's suck for us too. Avoid any contact with them if you can. I'm not saying all of them are bad.

Hi Dan, I am Ivan from Indonesia. It was sad to hear your story. But it is common happen in my country. Just appreciated what you got on South Africa and New York.

You need to make a real movie about this. This is so gnarly

Im so sorry to hear that since i am an indonesian. I never knew that this kind of stuff is happening around our country. I feel truly sorry to hear about this.

Amazing story Bru. But your way of telling it is equally impressive. Thanks so much for this well-constructed and thought out video :)

The difference between a good and bad filmmaker is the ability to capture the audiences attention and bring them into the world they are portraying. You my bru, are a FANTASTIC filmmaker. This video gave me chills.

Hey Dan, I'm an Indonesian and I just couldn't resist to say sorry on behalf of other Indonesians for what you experienced. I know how traumatizing these incidents might be and I do hope these things don't happen anymore, especially to tourists visiting our country. All the best bro!

What makes me even more sad is that some other people caught in the scam may not have survived this

Wow man. You really had me holding my breath the entire time. I was feeling what I can only imagine is about 1% of what you were feeling while you were telling this story. Glad you are safe bru and thank you for the great insight.

I'm an Indonesian native who's born there & moved to USA since 1999. I remember your newspaper because one of my relatives who lives in Bali showed it to me & asked me about 2 young men with blonde hair arrested for something illegal action. I didn't know this whole time it was you all along Dan so I really appreciate for telling this story. Indonesian police in general are very strict and also can be used oppression towards foreigners because of many history bad dilemma that involves with politics and democracy. You were very lucky to escaped through the police because you would of been shot if you were found & sentenced to lifetime prison. I'm glad you've escaped from the situation. I would like to talk to you someday about your story in more depth and how in that time situation was a bit more dangerous in 2009. Cheers!

You and your friends are bad asses.. Your father made the right call -- and you all did right to listen!! Another awesome video. Thank Dan!

Indonesian here. I know my country sucks sometimes, but your story is just mindblowing. Have you report this scam to any authority there? I mean with Casey's connection, you can probably do it easier as he had interviewed the president. Well Indonesia has very strict laws about drugs with really corrupt officers, that's a fucking disastrous combination. I'll try to notify somebody in charge about your story, it is really unfortunate for you to love surfing and not being able to come to Indonesia.

For you foreigners who are about to travel to indonesia, here's some of the road rules: 1. The locals are always right, no need to explain what's the story on your side. 2. The motorcycles are always right. 3. If you hit a livestock (sheep, cow, etc or even cats, yes cats are sacred), don't stop, run away as fast as you can. Crashing into livestock is much worse than human. 4. The road signs are not legit, the locals have their own rules about the road. One way road can become two way if they say so.

This is so frightening. As a travel filmmaker, these are the stories that make me scared to travel. Such a beautiful world we live in, but so many ruining it. I'm sorry you had this experience. I hope that this does not taint your sense of adventure and that you will continue to travel!! 💙

I thought my day was bad when I got wrongly accused of taking the last cupcake outta the fridge. But seriously keep the stories coming dude... by far the most creative and innovative story teller I've seen on the tube in a while.

You always make great content Dan, keep it up bru!

Just ended my Trip in Komodo Island, Padar Island and neighbour islands. Fantastic spots for Snorkelling and diving, beautiful views from the hills. I met other travellers as well and they enjoyed their stay. Your story was 10years ago and sometimes one couldn’t avoid a misfortune.

Scary, Scary story. Thank God you made it out alive!

This was one of the most terrifying travel storys ever. I'm so glad that you got out there alive, bru!

best as always! u are doing something different from other filmmakers which make u unique... amazing storytelling 👌🏻👌

Now that was good. I am so sorry this happened to you. And yes you are doing the right thing and getting this info out there.

Dan, how many crazy stories do you have?!

That was so tense man. So lucky, and lucky you still had your phone on you too!

It really does make you appreciate the little things...

This is my first time seeing your videos and I am a mix blood I am Indonesian and Dutch and my dad went to jail in Bali because one of his friends snitch on him for using weed but thats illegal in Indonesia and he served 11 months in jail but he did nothing wrong and yeah the corruption in Indonesia is bad! And especially if you crash in Indonesia or if you see an accident on the road or anywhere don't ever interfere with it or maybe they will blame it on you and get you in a lot of trouble And you're an amazing guy keep the positive things with you!

Hi! I'm INDONESIAN! First, I wanna say that I'm deeply sorry for what happened to you in Sumbawa and Bali.. I don't really know what's going on there, I live in Jakarta.. but, it seems that you're being targeted as a scape goat for another drug dealer there, maybe local.. It's just my assumption.. really sorry to hear that.. not all Indonasian are like that, well, it's just a generalization if we say all of Indonesian doing that scam.. but, yeah.. I've been hearing some of it happen here in Indonesia. Once again, really sorry Dan. But other tha that, I wanna say that your video is amazing Dan!!!

Thank you for sharing. Very brave to do so.

Hey Dan, Indonesian here. Hope you feel a bit better now. I live in Bali for 7 good years and spent most of my time working in the surf industries. So I know a thing or two about what usually happen. To be honest with you, even if they trapped you successfully, it doesn't mean you're automatically get the death penalty (god forbid). But you will eventually get into trouble dealing with those mobs. First and foremost, the scam was a way to ask you for more money. Similar tactic happens regularly to Indonesians as well, not exclusively to foreigners (although it's safe to assume they'll get more money from foreigners). Usually they catch you then take you to ATM and force you to withdraw cash. If you resist (or if you don't have enough money as they wish), then you are in trouble. Good to know though that you guys decide to run away, and succeed. #ACAB

You clearly have friends in "high places" who are watching out for you and I don't mean humans although you certainly have that as well. "Run" is probably the best advice that your father gave you that saved your life. That's what I call a human angel.

God damn man this is why you're so humble you really do appreciate all the small things and don't ever bitch I love the positivity we need more Dans BRU

Bru, you've set up the bar so frikin high... Can't wait for your next stories! You're such an inspiration for my channel. Keep it up :)

Omg, I’m so sorry you had to go through that.

Hats go off to you mate, glad things worked out for you guys and that you and your mates got out of there safely. I'm Indonesian myself but I've lived in Australia for most of my life, but I've heard my fair share of stories like this happening to people. Glad you shared your story and I hope this doesn't deter people from visiting Indonesia, it's honestly such a beautiful place to visit.

Holy shot Dan. What a crazy story. Definite movie material. Thanks for sharing.

You are an inspiration Dan Mace. I really hope Bru will go on for a while and that I can learn a lot. Thank your for making these films

every time Dan says "bru" and looks deeply into the camera while the intro music starts, i get freakin chills!! ahhh epic vibes

Bru! I felt every every emotion as if I were there with you. You are a great storyteller and an outstanding editor. Thank you for sharing your story and opening my eyes to that scam. God bless you. 🙏🏻💜

Bruu im worried about Casey, ur videos are way better , u must be a challenge to casey finally someone on youtube that can push casey to be more creative !

I have been waiting for this video since day 1.

I lived there for 27 years :D we all have a trauma but it will always be a country i loved and all my six kids are born there even i am back now in Holland whit the youngest, i was 6 months in jail, because a Englishman raported me for copy right of furniture but furniture only have right for industrial design not copy right, so he payed the police and all 19 years of work gone, broke my family and a 100 workers of me workless , now i'm here with a burn out

Bro, we will with you for goodness, sorry for my country.

You are entering the MACE SPACE

I love the way he tells story completely amazing.

It’s always lekker to see a fellow South African documenting his journey through life and inspiring others in the process. Keep it up boet!

Holy cow, Bru! You lived to tell about a story that seldom ends well. Thank you for sharing....those harsh memories will become both a lesson for others and healing for you, Daniel. Much Love from Tennessee

Drug scams aside brus, the death penalty in South East Asia for drugs is real. So for those.who tend to get high while travelling, even if you dont get scammed, dont be overly chill with drugs. Even a joint could wind you dead given the wrong timing and cop. Please, please be careful when abroad.

Tbh your the best at storytelling on RU-vid and I love the intro

No more Bali for me.

im from indonesia , im so sorry to hear that . yes i trust your story , many scam like that happen in bali . and many our police was corrupt . for all people who will come to indonesia , at least get a lawyer .

The story was so cool. It sounds like that kind of story you will tell your grand kids.

Bru!! Last Story is INSANE!!! I Recorded this guy who went around the world in 1974 and They ended up in a GUN Fight with the Indonesian police because they tried to take their passports etc... crazy story. ended up filming him tell the story! He lives in NYC and has many more crazy stories - you should meet him! I'll post the link in the comment below - Dan if you want it just approve it otherwise delete 😉 - (one of my first video 2 years ago pardon the quality, his story is great use it as a podcast haha)

That's fucking crazy. Major props for just running, you got lucky, and the world is better for it. Thanks for telling us the story.

We're sorry for what happen to you bru cuz sometimes that things really happening on indonesia and even as indonesian people we dont like it.It just make a policeman looks bad just because one person did the wrong thing. We're truly sorry ☹

Wow man! That must have been terrifying! Glad you got to tell the story!

Mad respect for you😘 My husband has had something like this happen to him also.... My heart goes out to you....💋

Great man you did right job to run... if anyone was you for sure will do same, god bless you and be safe BRU ✌🏻✌🏻😊😊

man.. I LOVE your stories.

We've been waiting for this for ages. Amazing story, love the onesie and now waiting patiently for the McDonald's ad story!!!

Wow!!! I think this is the first time I've finished watching a video like that! Glad that you got out of that the way you guys did!! Great video!

Thats a crazy thing to experience. Glad u made it out alive. pretty sure this story will help change some lives. Thanks for sharing!

Been there, done that. I was the first American to get a death sentence in Indonesia and spent just shy of 12 years on death row there on a first time drug conviction. What a crap-hole situation to be in. Frank Amado is the name in case you want to Google to verify my statement.

Yo, thats crazy. That's one country I will never visit.

BRUUUUUUUU

This is so fucking scary and I have so many questions

The way you talked about that crippling feeling was so perfect. Its so hard to put that feeling into words because its more than fear.

Hey Bru, welcome to the US. Glad to have you and stay as long as you want. Happy 4th everyone.

Wow, they should inspire a cinema movie on this man. Its for real Crazy, i have lots of respect that u have this much strenght to tell us ur almost dead experiance

As an Indonesian, I am disappointed with the police institution. The drug trap is true, and some police do it. and they do it cause they want to take money from the victim. The matter of accidents that happened, in Indonesia no matter you are right or wrong, if you use the car and you hit people, police and even citizens definitely blame you, let alone they see you are not native and not a moslem. And you are in Sumbawa time, the place is still primitive and for your information the island was once a place of terrorist nest. city ​​name "Bima" You can google it. Sumbawa is still not okay for travelling. Lombok is better (gili trawangan, gili air, & gili meno) Sorry for my bad english

That’s intense! Things can go from 0-100 real quick in some countries. Stay safe bro.

Your films are so unique I can’t stop watching them, I also hope you see mine one day! Also this is such a wonderful way to tell such a story that would be so hard to say! I live for your storytelling I look forward to see your films! Well done BRU, this is a crazy story and I just love the way you put your films together. Glad you’re still with us dude

Awesome story bud, epic lighting in the vlog and i just have to take my hat off to the Indonesian people in the comments... You guys rock, we can not judge a nation on the actions of a few... Keep up the great content Saffa!!!

This can actually be made into a movie!

Dan Mace, - One thing thats been so evident in seeing you, whether on Casey's videos on your own creations - is the genuine vulnerability that you share. This is truly inspiring for so many reasons far beyond the 'entertainment' of a real story; this is a super powerful message to help with healing the fear we sommetimes poses when it comes to being vulnerable.

Thats so nice that you share it with us :)

ᏟᎾᎾᏞ ᎦTᎧRᎽ ᏰᏒU Glad you guys made it out of that terrible situation! Love you bru! ❤️

“Grab your passport and run!” Best advice ever. Incredible story Dan, glad you guys came out of it.

As an Indonesian i can make sure Jakarta nowadays is pretty good and safe, just like other developed cities, but mostly other big city may feels like a 90's london, we literally can do any crime and get away with it as long as we have money and keep a low profile, small people get oppressed by the higher ups, thugs running freely, the police actually corrupt and a part of the local thugs, by the way, this is medan I'm talking about, just be careful in any developing country.