Na Willa is a 2026 Indonesian musical family drama film written and directed by Ryan Adriandhy in his live-action film directorial debut. The film was based on the children's book Na Willa: Serial Catatan Kemarin by Reda Gaudiamo, which was first published in 2012.
Na Willa was released in Indonesia on 18 March, coinciding with the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holidays.
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Premise
Set in an alley on the outskirts of Surabaya in the 1960s, the story follows Na Willa, a six-year-old girl who navigates everyday life through her innocent and curious perspective. Living in a multicultural family with a mother from East Nusa Tenggara and a father of Chinese descent, Na Willa experiences childhood moments that reflect themes of growth, cultural diversity, and social change.
Production
Pre-production
Visinema Studios announced the film in November 2025 as an adaptation of the first book of the Na Willa trilogy by Reda Gaudiamo. Jumbo's director Ryan Adriandhy is set to direct and wrote the film. Adriandhy stated that he chose live-action to capture the nostalgia and realism of 1960s Surabaya more in-depth.
Anggia Kharisma and Novia Puspa Sari served as producers on the film. The studio stated that the adaptation would remain faithful to key elements of the source material, including the characters' multicultural background.
Principal photography
Principal photography started on the second week of November 2025. The visuals were designed to recreate the 60s with a warm and detailed approach to the house and alley setting.
Release
Na Willa was released simultaneously in theatres across Indonesia on 18 March 2026, coinciding with the 2026 Eid al-Fitr holidays.