A Woman Called Mother

A Woman Called Mother

Woman. Mother. Monster.

2025 · 119 min · ★ 6.2 · Horror, Drama

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.

Directed by Randolph Zaini · Written by Titien Wattimena

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