Underdog Story: ‘Jakarta’ Series Serves Up Badminton, Bittersweet Humor on Movistar Plus+
Madrid – A washed-up Olympian, a gifted teenager, and the unlikely world of badminton collide in ‘jakarta,’ a new original series on Movistar Plus+. The dramedy explores themes of second chances and finding purpose in the most unexpected places.
A Mismatched Pair Chase a Distant Dream
Javier Cámara stars as Joserra, a disillusioned physical education teacher in Vallecas, a district of Madrid, haunted by his past athletic glory. He discovers a raw talent for badminton in Mar, played by Carla Quílez. This discovery sparks a new ambition: to reach Jakarta,the global epicenter of badminton.
Road to Redemption Paved With Badminton
The journey to Jakarta isn’t glamorous. It involves a tour of minor tournaments in small Spanish towns like Totana, Ponferrada and Torrelavega. Along the way, Joserra and Mar must confront thier personal failures, learn to depend on each other, and redefine their goals.
‘Jakarta’: Spotlight on the Unremarkable
The series examines the lives of individuals who often go unnoticed. These are people without exceptional destinies, whose stories are seldom told. Through humor and tenderness, ‘Jakarta’ offers a tribute to those who persevere even in the face of constant setbacks.
Creative Team and Production Details
‘Jakarta’ features a creative team including Diego San José, also co-wrote the series with Daniel Castro and Fernando Delgado-Hierro, who also co-directs with Elena Trapé and Javier Cámara. the series is produced by 100 Balas (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Buendía Estudios Canarias and was filmed in locations throughout the Community of Madrid,Toledo and Santa Cruz de Tenerife.
Cast and Crew Round Out the Story
Completing the cast are David Lorente, Pilar Gómez, Marina Guerola and Anna Alarcón. The technical team includes rita Noriega (Director of Photography), Javi Frutos and Carolina Martínez (Editing), and Óscar Barros (Sound).
Six-Episode Series Promises Heartfelt Journey
With six 30-minute episodes, ‘Jakarta’ is a different story on Movistar Plus+.The series presents characters and the bittersweet reality of finding hope one step, and one badminton match, at a time.
How does the series use humor to balance the bittersweet realities of pursuing dreams, especially in the context of Joserra’s journey as a washed-up Olympian?
Underdog Story: ‘Jakarta’ Series Serves Up Badminton, Bittersweet Humor on Movistar Plus+ – Q&A
Madrid - A washed-up Olympian, a gifted teenager, and the unlikely world of badminton collide in ‘jakarta,’ a new original series on Movistar Plus+. The dramedy explores themes of second chances and finding purpose in the most unexpected places.
Q&A: Unpacking ’Jakarta’
- What is ’Jakarta’ about?
- The series follows Joserra, a disillusioned physical education teacher and former Olympian, who discovers a badminton talent in Mar.They embark on a journey through minor tournaments in Spain with the dream of reaching Jakarta, the badminton epicenter, and redefining their goals.
- Who are the main characters?
- Javier Cámara plays Joserra,the washed-up teacher,and Carla Quílez portrays Mar,the talented teenager. Their relationship forms the heart of the story.
- Where was ’Jakarta’ filmed?
- The series was filmed in various locations, including the Community of Madrid, Toledo, and Santa Cruz de Tenerife, offering a diverse visual backdrop to the characters’ journey.
- How many episodes are there?
- The series consists of six 30-minute episodes.
- What themes does ‘Jakarta’ explore?
- ‘Jakarta’ delves into themes of second chances, finding purpose, the challenges faced by those often overlooked, and the bittersweet reality of pursuing dreams.
- Who created the series?
- Diego San José co-wrote the series with Daniel Castro and Fernando Delgado-Hierro,and also co-directs with elena Trapé and Javier Cámara. The show is produced by 100 Balas (THE MEDIAPRO STUDIO) and Buendía Estudios Canarias.
- What makes ‘Jakarta’ different?
- It focuses on ordinary people striving for something more. The series highlights the beauty and struggle in the pursuit of passions, even the smaller ones like badminton. It offers a different perspective, exploring the human condition with humor and tenderness.
Ready to witness an underdog story? Dive into ‘Jakarta’ on Movistar Plus+ and discover the resilience of the human spirit, one badminton match at a time.
