About Story of Kale: When Someone's in Love

The Movie 'Story of Kale: When Someone's in Love', released in 2020, is an Indonesian drama romance film directed by Angga Dwimas Sasongko. The plot is based on the popular Wattpad story 'When Someone's in love' by Gitlicious.

The film follows the unconventional love story of Kale (Arya Saloka) and Arneta (Aurora Ribero) as they navigate the challenges of love and life. Kale, a struggling musician, seeking inspiration for his next song, meets Arneta, who just broke up with her boyfriend. The two develop an unlikely friendship that soon turns into a romantic relationship. But the journey is not smooth as they battle societal expectations, personal insecurities, and past experiences.

Making / Production

The movie was produced by Visinema Pictures (known for popularizing Indonesian cinema) and co-produced by Starvision Plus. The film was predominantly shot in Jakarta and captures the city's life beautifully.

Actors

• Arya Saloka played the role of Kale, a struggling musician. Saloka's performance in portraying the painful journey of an artiste is deeply moving and realistic.
• Aurora Ribero as Arneta, who is dealing with a breakup. She excellently captures her character's vulnerability and growth throughout the film.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• This film is based on Gitlicious's popular Wattpad story 'When Someone's in love', which has millions of reads.
• The movie's filming was completed in mid-2020 with strict adherence to Covid safety regulations.

Music, Soundtrack

• The soulful and romantic music score of the film is one of its highlights. The main theme song 'When Someone's in Love' captures the essence of the plot.

Quotes

• "Love is like a song. It needs the right rhythm and melody. And most importantly, it needs the right person to sing it with." - Kale
• "Sometimes, falling in love means defying norms, breaking rules, and risking everything. But in the end, it's all worth it." - Arneta