'Bila Esok Ibu Tiada' is a frank portrayal of the fragile bond between a lonely mother and her four children. — Handout
The Indonesian movie Bila Esok Ibu Tiada directed by Rudi Soedjarwo (now showing on Netflix) is disturbing as much as it is a wake-up call. People of my generation have every reason to be concerned, humbled and haunted by the story.
Led by two of the best-known personalities in Indonesian cinema today – Christine Hakim and Slamet Rahardjo – it also features Adinia Wirasti, Fedi Nuril, Amanda Manopo, Yasmin Napper and Baim Wong, among others.
