Because the Ministry of Culture and Tourism banned Ozawa from entering Indonesia, her scenes were primarily filmed in Japan .
(Kidnapping Miyabi) is a 2010 Indonesian comedy film directed by Findo Purwono HW and produced by Ody Mulya Hidayat under Maxima Pictures . The film became one of the most controversial releases in Indonesian cinema history due to the casting of Japanese adult film star Maria Ozawa , better known as Miyabi. Film Overview and Updated Context
The film also includes a subplot involving a bet with a rival named Mike. If Kevin cannot bring a beautiful girl to a party, he must stay away from his crush, Jessica, forever.
The film faced massive backlash from hardline groups like the and the Indonesian Ulema Council before its release.
Critics generally panned the film, with reviewers from The Jakarta Globe describing it as a "dud" filled with hollow love stories and unfunny jokes. Many felt the title was used primarily as a marketing ploy to attract male audiences. Menculik Miyabi (2010) - IMDb
The story follows three young men—Kevin, Bimo, and Aan—who are obsessed with Maria Ozawa. When they hear she is visiting Jakarta, they head to the airport to meet her. Due to a chaotic misunderstanding at the airport, they mistake a Taiwanese tourist named (Sabrina Pai) for the real Miyabi and "rescue" her, effectively kidnapping her by accident.
While many search for the film on platforms like LK21 or Disney+ Hotstar , it remains a significant cultural footnote because of the protests that surrounded its production. May 6, 2010. Genre: Action, Romance, and Comedy. Duration: 1 hour 21 minutes. Lead Cast: Maria Ozawa as Miyabi. Nicky Tirta as Kevin. Sabrina Pai as Mie Yao Bie. Kevin Julio and Hardi Fadhillah as Kevin's friends. The Controversial Plot
Due to the pressure, Ozawa's role was significantly reduced in the final cut.