Dia Ibuku

A slow, sorrowful family drama that piles hardship upon hardship, watching a mother endure quietly while old grudges poison the next generation.

Directed by

Yassin Salleh

Genres

Drama

Starring

Sarimah Ahmad, M.Jamil, Mozaid

Tagline

Walau apa jua, mereka tetap anak-anakku [Whatever, they are still my children]

Overview

A widow, Rohani slogs as a paddy farmer and rubber tapper to raise her two children, Jamal and Jamil. Rohani’s husband is betrayed by Kudin who makes false allegations against him which result in him being sentenced to prison. On the day he is released, he was killed in a road accident. Jamal goes to Australia while Jamil to Kuala Lumpur to pursue his study. After completing his studies, Jamal returns home and in love with Rozi, Kudin’s daughter. Rohani visits Jamal who now lives in Kuala Lumpur and Jamal brings his mother to Rozi’s home. There, she meets Kudin and an argument ensues, Kudin accuses Rohani of being a whore. This causes Jamal to hate his mother and he leaves the house. As tension between them builds up, Rahani takes ill.

How it feels

Measured and needs your attention.

About

Family, betrayal, class, grief

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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