Nobody Loves Kay

Nobody Loves Kay
Directed byBernardus Raka
Written by
  • Johanna Wattimena
  • Bernardus Raka
Produced by
  • M. Faisal Hibatullah
  • Zhafran Solichin
  • Giovanni Rahmadeva
  • Nick Musa
StarringBima Azriel
CinematographyHaryono Putra
Edited byIndra Sukmana
Music by
Production
companies
  • Migunani Cinema Cult
  • QUN Films
Release date
  • 4 June 2026 (2026-06-04) (Indonesia)
Running time
117 minutes
CountryIndonesia
LanguageIndonesian

Nobody Loves Kay is a 2026 Indonesian coming-of-age drama film directed by Bernardus Raka in his directorial debut, from a screenplay he co-wrote with Johanna Wattimena. Inspired by the life of Kairi, the film follows a high school student on his journey to becoming a professional esports player. It stars Bima Azriel as the title character. It also stars Aurora Ribero, Rey Bong, Joshia Frederico, Ariyo Wahab, Mian Tiara, and Elly D. Lutan. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 4 June 2026.

Premise

Nobody Loves Kay follows Kay, a high school student who aspires to become a professional esports player.

Cast

Production

In August 2025, reports emerged that production on a biographical film about professional esports player Kairi had been completed. In October 2025, the project participated at the Jakarta Film Week Net. At a press conference, Raka described his directorial debut as "honest". He stated that he aimed to highlight an individual's determination to pursue their dreams and to portray esports as "something deeper than just playing the game".

Principal photography had wrapped in August 2025.

Release

Nobody Loves Kay was theatrically released in Indonesia on 4 June 2026.

Accolades

Award / Film Festival Date of ceremony Category Recipient(s) Result Ref.
Festival Film Bandung 22 August 2026 Highly Commended Film Nobody Loves Kay Nominated
Highly Commended Supporting Actor Rey Bong Nominated
Highly Commended Screenplay Johanna Wattimena and Bernardus Raka Won
Highly Commended Original Score Yudhi Arfani and Zeke Khaseli Nominated
Jakarta Film Week 25 October 2026 Direction Award Bernardus Raka Won
Indonesian Film Festival 20 November 2026 Best Director Pending
Best Adapted Screenplay Johanna Wattimena and Bernardus Raka Pending
Best Original Score Yudhi Arfani and Zeke Khaseli Pending

References

  1. ↑ "Sinopsis Nobody Loves Kay, Upaya Pro Player Bangkit dari Kejatuhan". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 4 June 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  2. ↑ Medina, Mecca (23 August 2025). "Film ONIC Kairi Sedang Digarap di Indonesia?". GGWP (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  3. ↑ "Jakarta Film Week PITCHING FORUM". Jakarta Film Week. Archived from the original on 6 June 2026. Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  4. ↑ Wati, Nindi Widya (9 May 2026). "7 Fakta Film 'Nobody Loves Kay', Kisah Nyata Kairi ONIC di Balik Dunia E-Sport". Popbela (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  5. ↑ Wulandari, Sofi (31 October 2025). "Film 'Nobody Loves Kay' Angkat Kisah Hidup Kairi ONIC Esports, Dibintangi Reybong hingga Aurora Ribero!". Pikiran Rakyat (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  6. ↑ Nisa, Mauidhotun (27 May 2026). Prastika, Dwi (ed.). "Film 'Nobody Loves Kay' Tayang 4 Juni 2026, Angkat Kisah Player Mobile Legends". Tribun News (in Indonesian). Retrieved 6 June 2026.
  7. ↑ Siswadi, Anwar (17 July 2026). "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Festival Film Bandung 2026". Tempo (in Indonesian). Retrieved 18 July 2026.
  8. ↑ Alvirtyantoro, Rafi (26 October 2026). "Daftar Lengkap Pemenang Jakarta Film Week 2026". Medcom. Retrieved 29 October 2026.
  9. ↑ "Daftar Lengkap Nominasi Piala Citra FFI 2026". CNN Indonesia (in Indonesian). 12 October 2026. Retrieved 13 October 2026.