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The Ballad of Being a Better Mother

Help me make amends for the sins of our parenthood.
Sep 1, 2026 · 20m
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Drama
Thriller

PLOT

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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CAST

Ney Evelyn
Ibu Ratna
Agus Sumirat
Bapak Herman
Rashel Maryam
Salma
Directed by Miki Mikaili

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
$850
Revenue
—
Production
One Person House Film
Country
US

SIMILAR TITLES

Mother
1995
MUM
2024
Heartless Disappearance Into Labrador Seas
2008
Lucy
2006
Hamlet
1996
Frequency
2000
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