

As Singapore extends its lockdown amidst the Covid-19 pandemic, a work-from-home mother fights for her job while her domestic helper seizes an opportunity to do the unthinkable. But nothing is ever as they seem. A cautionary tale about 2 mothers, lives overlooked and voices mummed, /mʌm/ is a psychological drama with elements of an evocative thriller that examines Singaporeans’ symbiotic relationship with migrant workers.

Paw Diaz
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LeadStella Tan
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“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Jac Min's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
“Every frame feels alive. MUM is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”