A Woman Called Mother (original title: Dia Bukan Ibu) is an Indonesian psychological horror drama directed by Randolph Zaini. The film follows Vira and her younger brother Dino as they begin to realize that their mother Yanti is no longer behaving like the woman they once knew. The movie combines family trauma, motherhood, supernatural horror and demonic possession.
A Woman Called Mother Movie Details
| Movie | A Woman Called Mother |
|---|---|
| Original Title | Dia Bukan Ibu |
| Genre | Horror, Drama, Mystery, Thriller |
| Director | Randolph Zaini |
| Writers | Randolph Zaini, Titien Wattimena, Beta Inggrid Ayu Ningtyas |
| Cast | Artika Sari Devi, Aurora Ribero, Ali Fikry, Husein Al Athas, Sita Nursanti, Dian Sidik, Fara Shakila |
| Country | Indonesia |
| Language | Indonesian , Hindi |
| Runtime | 119 minutes |
| Original Release | 25 September 2025 |
| OTT Release | Netflix, 5 February 2026 |
| Production | MVP Pictures |
A Woman Called Mother Story
After a difficult family breakdown, Vira lives with her mother Yanti and younger brother Dino. Yanti appears to have started a new life, becoming more confident and successful while the family opens a hair salon. But Vira notices disturbing incidents around her mother, including violent behavior and strange changes that disappear as quickly as they appear. As Vira investigates, she uncovers a terrifying connection involving a ritual, a dark force and demonic possession. The central mystery asks whether the woman in front of Vira is still truly her mother.
A Woman Called Mother Cast
- Artika Sari Devi as Yanti
- Aurora Ribero as Vira
- Ali Fikry as Dino
- Husein Al Athas as Esa
- Sita Nursanti as Medea
- Dian Sidik as Heru
- Fara Shakila as Little Vira
A Woman Called Mother OTT Release
A Woman Called Mother became available on Netflix on 5 February 2026. Current India streaming listings also show the movie available on JioHotstar with ads, although streaming availability can change by region and date.
A Woman Called Mother Trailer
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A Woman Called Mother Rating
The movie is currently listed around 6.0/10 on IMDb. Ratings can change as more viewers rate the film.
Why A Woman Called Mother Is Trending
The movie has attracted attention because of its unusual combination of motherhood, family trauma and supernatural horror. Its original Indonesian title Dia Bukan Ibu, Netflix availability, psychological horror angle and international festival journey are also common search topics.
Final Verdict
If you enjoy psychological horror, supernatural mystery and family-centered thrillers, A Woman Called Mother is a film worth checking out. Its story focuses less on conventional jump scares and more on the disturbing transformation of a mother and the fear experienced by her children.
