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Nobody Loves Kay

2026 · 117 min

A heartfelt, earnest underdog story that balances competitive tension with genuine emotional stakes and a sense of youthful determination.

Directed by
Bernardus Raka
Genres
Drama
Starring
Bima Azriel, Aurora Ribero, Rey Bong
Overview
Kay, a high school gamer, loses his best friend to become a pro. After a setback, he rises again and meets his rival in the Mobile Legends world finals.

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Directed by
Bernardus Raka
Genres
Drama
Starring
Bima Azriel, Aurora Ribero, Rey Bong
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Tone
  • earneststrength 2 of 3
  • upliftingstrength 2 of 3
  • melancholicstrength 1 of 3
  • tensestrength 1 of 3
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes
  • friendship
  • coming-of-age
  • ambition
  • betrayal
  • redemption
Places
  • school
  • big city
Era
contemporary
Audience
teen
Form
  • true story
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language mild
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action4
Horror0
Humour3
Realism7
Romance1
Tension5
Darkness4
Complexity4
Emotional weight6

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Details

Genres
drama
Directed by
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Written by
Bernardus Raka, Johanna Wattimena
Starring
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Music
Zeke Khaseli, Yudhi Arfani
Cinematography
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Runtime
117 min
Country
Indonesia
Languages
Indonesian

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