Director JUMBO Ryan Adriandhy Creates Live Action Film 'Na Willa' from Reda Gaudiamo's Book

Kapanlagi.com - Ryan Adriandhy, the director behind the success of the animated film JUMBO , is now ready to shake up the big screen with his latest project. He will direct a live action film titled Na Willa, an adaptation of the popular novel by Reda Gaudiamo.

This film marks Ryan Adriandhy's debut in the live action genre after a huge success with the record-breaking JUMBO. The story of Na Willa will take audiences into the world of a five-year-old girl in Surabaya during the 1960s.

Produced by Visinema Studios, this film will soon be in theaters. For more details, check here about the film Na Willa.

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1. Director JUMBO Works on Film Na Willa

Director JUMBO Works on the Film Na Willa (credit: Instagram.com/nawillaofficial/)

Ryan Adriandhy has achieved great success with the animated film JUMBO. This director has been entrusted to work on his first live action film, Na Willa. This film is an adaptation of an award-winning novel by Reda Gaudiamo, which will be produced by Visinema Studios. Anggia Kharisma and Novia Puspa Sari are acting as producers for this ambitious project.

JUMBO itself has become the highest-grossing Indonesian film of all time, surpassing KKN DI DESA PENARI, and also becoming the highest-grossing animated film in Indonesia. In his statement during the press conference, Ryan Adriandhy revealed that he is a fan of the book Na Willa by Reda Gaudiamo. He expressed his admiration for the book Na Willa.

"I have really loved Na Willa from the book, especially how Mrs. Reda Gaudiamo writes the characters and how she respects the children's characters," said Ryan Adriandhy during the press conference for the film Na Willa.

2. Reactions of JUMBO Director Joining Film Na Willa

Director's Reaction to JUMBO Joining the Film Na Willa (credit: Youtube.com/ Visinema Pictures)

Ryan Adriandhy expressed his enthusiasm for the Na Willa project, calling it a love letter to our childhood. He feels a deep appreciation for the way Reda Gaudiamo writes children's characters in the book. Moreover, he sees a gap in Indonesian cinema for family-friendly viewing. Additionally, Ryan compared Na Willa to his previous work, JUMBO, which is a big imagination that comes out. He explained,

"Today, while we were making JUMBO, I realized that families of all ages deserve something to celebrate together. Jumbo is a big imagination that comes out. If Na Willa is a simple honesty that is deep." he stated.

He hopes Na Willa can be a film that families, including children, can celebrate together.

3. Brief Synopsis of the Story of Na Willa

Brief Synopsis of Na Willa's Story (credit: Instagram.com/adriandhy/)

The film Na Willa invites the audience to see the world through the eyes of a five-year-old girl named Na Willa. She is portrayed as a brave and impatient figure, living in a narrow alley near a train crossing in Krembangan, Surabaya.

This story is set in the 1960s, presenting a strong sense of the past with a simple way of life. Na Willa tries to understand the adult world in a naive and imaginative manner typical of children.

This book also raises issues of diversity and the realities of children's lives that intersect with the adult world. Na Willa herself is the child of an indigenous mother and a Chinese father, adding a dimension of diversity to her story. The audience will be invited to feel the warmth and challenges of Na Willa's life with her playmates.

4. Excerpt from Na Willa's Childhood Story

Excerpt from Na Willa's Childhood Story (credit: Instagram.com/nawillaofficial/)

Meanwhile, an official visual teaser for the film Na Willa was released in a short duration. In the teaser, a girl named Na Willa displays adorable funny antics as she pushes and sits in a high chair. She also expresses her hopes for the future. Additionally, the film Na Willa will focus on Na Willa's curiosity about her surroundings.

"This is a little snippet of the film Na Willa, a colorful childhood story about family, curiosity, and the little wonders of Na Willa's world," wrote in the Instagram post @nawillaofficial

5. The Cast of the Film Na Willa

The Cast of the Movie Na Willa (credit: Youtube.com/ Visinema Pictures)

To bring the characters in the film Na Willa to life, Visinema Studios has selected an interesting cast. Newcomer child actress, Luisa Adreena, has been entrusted with the central role of Na Willa.

The role of Mak (Na Willa's Mother) will be played by Irma Rihi, while Junior Liem will portray Pak (Na Willa's Father). This combination of experienced actors and young talent is expected to deliver the best performances. Filming for Na Willa is scheduled to begin in November. The film is expected to be released during the upcoming Eid holiday in 2026.

6. QnA Director of JUMBO Makes the Movie Na Willa

1. Who is the director of the movie Na Willa?

The movie Na Willa is directed by Ryan Adriandhy, who previously succeeded with the animated film Jumbo.

2. Where is the movie Na Willa adapted from?

The movie Na Willa is adapted from a popular novel titled Na Willa by Reda Gaudiamo.

3. When is the movie Na Willa scheduled to be released?

The movie Na Willa is expected to be released during the Eid holiday in 2026.

4. Who are the main cast in the movie Na Willa?

The main cast of the movie Na Willa includes Luisa Adreena as Na Willa, Irma Rihi as Mak (Mother of Na Willa), and Junior Liem as Pak (Father of Na Willa).

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