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71% Critic Match
A Woman Called Mother
“Woman. Mother. Monster.”
7.1 / 10• 2025• 1h 59m•NR• Indonesian
HorrorDrama
Storyline
After her father’s death, Vira’s mother has a mental breakdown. To start fresh, the family moves to a new city and opens a hair salon together. While the family attempts to adjust to their new lives, Vira’s mother, Yanti, begins exhibiting strange, violent behavior reminiscent of her mental breakdown and becomes particularly preoccupied with her son’s sex life. Vira begins to investigate the strange occurrences and discovers that a dangerous ritual and a demonic possession are just the tip of the iceberg.
Cast & Crew
Artika Sari Devi
Yanti
Lead
Aurora Ribero
Vira
Ali Fikry
Dino
Khiva Rayanka
Uncle Jamal
Sita Nursanti
Medea
Dian Sidik
Heru
HA
Hussein Al Ahmad
Esa
FS
Fara Shakila
Little Vira
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Randolph Zaini's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. A Woman Called Mother is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
