What's for Dinner, Dear?

What's for Dinner, Dear?

2025 · 17 min · ★ 10.0 · Drama, Family

“What’s for dinner, dear?” is the question that stays with Mama day after day—until one dinner makes her stop asking.

Directed by Edwyna Kezia · Written by Anna Mercy Setiawan

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