Soloz: Game of Life

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Soloz: Game of Life
TeaserSolozGameofLife.jpg
Teaser
Directed by Syafiq Yusof
Written by
  • Nazifdin Nasrudin
  • Syafiq Yusof
Produced byRahila Ali
Starring
CinematographyOscar Tong
Edited by
  • Ariff Aiman Azahar
  • Syafiq Yusof
  • Nazifdin Nasrudin
Music by
  • Azri Yunus
  • Hakim Kamal
Production
companies
  • Key Billions
  • Moonton (franchise owner)
Distributed by
  • Skop Productions
Release date
  • January 23, 2025 (2025-01-23)(Malaysia)
Running time
139 minutes
Country Malaysia
Language Malay

Soloz: Game of Life is a 2025 Malaysian biographical drama film about esports legend Muhammad Faris Zakaria (Soloz), [1] directed by Syafiq Yusof. [2]

Contents

Plot

A teenager gamer named Soloz goes through various challenges to succeed as a professional and successful player in the arena of mobile video games, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang. The story starts as Soloz recounts his rise during a livestream, taking viewers back to his modest beginnings in a sleepy village. An ambitious gamer with a knack for competition struggles against his strict mother, Lailatul (played by Lisdawati), who sees gaming as a waste of time. Thankfully, his supportive father (Fauzi Nawawi) reignites his competitive spirit. [3]

From dominating cyber café (underground) tournaments to enduring a turbulent battle with Team Saurian before finding his place in Team The Boss, Soloz’s journey is a set of victories, setbacks, and familial tension. Along the way, he meets Maryam, his future wife and grounding force, and locks horns with Irfan, a.k.a. Mr X (Ikmal Amry), his Singaporean rival. Their rivalry peaks at an international tournament, where Soloz battles Irfan.

Together with his teammates, they learn about the value of friendship and sportsmanship. [4]

Release

Soloz: Game of Life was released on 23 January 2025 in Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei. [5] [6] It receive warm welcome in Malaysia and Brunei on its first week. [7]

Cast and characters

Some character from video game series, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang appear on the film such as Helcurt and Gusion. [11]

Soundtracks

Soundtrack for the Soloz: Game of Life titled, Untuk Semua Jiwa was released in December 2024. [12] Sang by Hun Haqeem and Noki K-Clique. [13] Second track titled, To The Finish Line was released in January 2025 [14] by Vanessa Reynauld and Rebel Asia. [15]

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