A Woman Called Mother

Plot

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.

About A Woman Called Mother

A Woman Called Mother (Indonesian: Dia Bukan Ibu) is a 2025 Indonesian psychological horror film directed by Randolph Zaini. He, along with Titien Wattimena and Beta Inggrid Ayu Ningtyas, co-wrote the screenplay based on a thread posted by Jeropoint on X. It stars Artika Sari Devi, Aurora Ribero, and Ali Fikry. The film had its world premiere at the Fantastic Fest on 19 September 2025. It was theatrically released in Indonesia on 25 September 2025. It received two nominations at the 2025 Indonesian Film Festival for Best Supporting Actress for Devi and Best Visual Effects.

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