RRI.CO.ID, Jakarta - The Indonesian national football team is set to be the focus of a new documentary that highlights not just victories on the pitch, but the human stories behind them.

Produced by Fremantle Indonesia and Beach House Pictures, The Longest Wait: The Dream – No Dream is Too Far, No Wait is Too Long will premiere across cinemas nationwide on June 18, 2026.

Executive Producer Sakti Parantean explained the vision behind the film during a press conference in Jakarta. “What we want to show is not just the results, but the human side of the players who make up the national team,” he said, Tuesday, April 28, 2026, as quoted by Antara.

The documentary also explores the ecosystem surrounding the squad, including coaches and the passionate supporters who fuel their journey. The film arrives at a pivotal moment, celebrating Indonesia’s historic qualification for the third round of the Asian zone in the 2026 World Cup qualifiers.

Sakti noted that this achievement rekindled the nation’s dream of returning to the World Cup stage, last seen in 1938 when Indonesia competed under the name Dutch East Indies.

“The Garuda team’s path through the qualifiers was full of stories -- some well known, others not. This film tells of the struggles and dreams, and the hope that never fades to appear on football’s biggest stage,” Sakti added.

National team player Shayne Pattynama, who features in the documentary, described the experience as deeply meaningful. “The process went very well, showing pure facts. The key was trust and feeling comfortable with the camera, so we could speak honestly without it feeling forced,” he said.

Pattynama believes the film will resonate strongly with fans. “I think many people, especially Garuda supporters, are waiting for this. Even we, the players, are excited. I haven’t seen the full version yet, so I’m very, very enthusiastic,” he admitted.

By blending the struggles, dreams, and resilience of the players with the voices of coaches and fans, the documentary aims to capture the essence of Indonesian football’s golden moment -- reminding audiences that the pursuit of a dream is as much about humanity as it is about sport. ***