Every morning, a middle-aged mother prepares breakfast for her family, as part of their daily routine that had never been fulfilled before. Life seems to carry on as normal, but something feels strange beneath the surface of this routine. When the village authorities arrive with a message, the truth that has long been hidden slowly begins to unfold.

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The Ballad of Being a Better Mother (2026)

Help me make amends for the sins of our parenthood.

September 1, 2026 20 min

DramaThriller

Director: Miki Mikaili

Every morning, a middle-aged mother prepares breakfast for her family, as part of their daily routine that had never been fulfilled before. Life seems to carry on as normal, but something feels strange beneath the surface of this routine. When the village authorities arrive with a message, the truth that has long been hidden slowly begins to unfold.

Director

Miki Mikaili Miki Mikaili

Cast

Ney Evelyn Ney Evelyn Ibu Ratna Agus Sumirat Agus Sumirat Bapak Herman Rashel Maryam Rashel Maryam Salma