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Jani Be Good

Jani Be Good

2026 · Drama

A teenager named Jani holds resentment towards her mother, whom she holds accountable for her older sister's departure from home. Winnie, the single parent, is preoccupied with shouldering the family responsibilities, leaving little room to comprehend her two children. Both Winnie and Nainai (Jani's grandmother who lives with them) continue to anticipate Julia's return, while Jani maintains clandestine communication with her.

Directed by Ariani Darmawan · Written by Cyntha Hariadi

In theaters Dec 3, 2026

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