Emma' (Mother)

Athirah's life is shattered when another woman enters her husband's life. In a time and cultural background where polygamy is still widely accepted, Athirah struggles alone with the hurt and humiliation. Meanwhile, Athirah's eldest son, Ucu, has to go through his teenage years with uncertainty. While trying to understand what is going on in his family, Ucu falls in love with Ida. His effort to approach Ida isn't easy and Ucu's frustration deepens when he discovers that his mother is pregnant again. A portrait of an Indonesian family in South Sulawesi circa 1960 that still resonates today.