New Indonesian Film 'Nobody Loves Kay' Champions Emerging Talent and Explores Friendship
Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- Visinema Pictures is releasing a new film, "Nobody Loves Kay," on June 4, 2026, emphasizing a commitment to regenerating talent in the Indonesian film industry.
- The film explores character journeys, dreams, and the meaning of friendship, inspired by the real-life story of esports star Kairi.
- Actors Bima Azriel and Reybong discuss their challenging roles and the film's personal messages about pursuing dreams and the importance of friendship.
Visinema Pictures is set to release its latest film, "Nobody Loves Kay," on June 4, 2026, a project founder Angga Dwimas Sasongko describes as a testament to the company's dedication to fostering new talent within Indonesia's cinema landscape. Sasongko stressed the industry's need for broader expressive platforms for emerging artists to combat monotony.
"For us at Visinema, we always see that the most important thing in an industry is regeneration. And perhaps there are many comments, for example, about the film industry, one of which is that the talent is always the same. Well, in 'Nobody Loves Kay,' for me, this is a testimony that we have many talents worthy of being given space to express themselves," Angga stated during a press conference in Jakarta on May 28, 2026.
For us at Visinema, we always see that the most important thing in an industry is regeneration. And perhaps there are many comments, for example, about the film industry, one of which is that the talent is always the same. Well, in 'Nobody Loves Kay,' for me, this is a testimony that we have many talents worthy of being given space to express themselves.
The film delves into the emotional journeys of its characters as they navigate ambition and life's realities, drawing inspiration from the true story of ONIC Esports star Kairi. Lead actor Bima Azriel, who plays the main character, found his role deeply relatable, particularly the universal struggle of pursuing one's dreams, even if the specific goal, becoming an esports pro player, wasn't his own.
"When I first saw the script, honestly, I felt very connected. Even though this is a story about someone who wants to chase their dream of becoming an esports pro player, which is not my dream, when I saw the script, I saw Kai's journey, his struggle, I felt very connected," Bima shared. Reybong, portraying the hot-headed Ido, found the role challenging due to its stark contrast with his own personality. He credited the director and fellow cast members for helping him embody the character, highlighting the film's personal message about the significance of strong friendships during difficult times.
When I first saw the script, honestly, I felt very connected. Even though this is a story about someone who wants to chase their dream of becoming an esports pro player, which is not my dream, when I saw the script, I saw Kai's journey, his struggle, I felt very connected.
Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.