A Woman Called Mother

A woman named Vira moves to a new city with her mother, Yanti, and her brother to open a hair salon and start over after a family tragedy. As they settle in, Yanti begins acting violently and strangely, showing an unsettling preoccupation with her son's personal life. Vira investigates these behavioral changes, eventually discovering that her mother is linked to a demonic possession and a dangerous ritual.

This Indonesian drama and horror film was directed by Randolph Zaini, marking the second project in his career following Joko Anwar's Nightmares and Daydreams. The screenplay was written by Randolph Zaini along with Titien Wattimena and Beta Inggrid Ayu, and the film was produced by Raam Punjabi under MVP Pictures. The cast features Aurora Ribero in the role of Vira, Artika Sari Devi as Yanti, and Ali Fikry as Dino, with supporting performances by Khiva Iskak, Sita Nursanti, and Dian Sidik.

Released on September 25, 2025, the film has a runtime of 119 minutes. It has received a moderate reception from viewers, holding a rating of 6.2/10 on IMDb based on 230 votes and a matching 6.2/10 on TMDB from 17 votes.