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Jangan Buang Ibu: Family Drama Film Explores Parent-Child Dilemmas

From Tempo · () Indonesian

Translated from Indonesian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • Leo Pictures is releasing a new family drama film titled 'Jangan Buang Ibu,' adapted from Wahyu Derapriyangga's novel.
  • The film explores the moral dilemmas of children caring for aging parents, focusing on a mother's move to a nursing home due to her children's inability to care for her.
  • The movie has completed a successful roadshow in seven Indonesian cities, with tickets selling out, and is set to premiere in cinemas on June 25, 2026.

Leo Pictures is bringing a new family drama, 'Jangan Buang Ibu' (Don't Abandon Mother), to the big screen, adapted from Wahyu Derapriyangga's novel. The film delves into the complex relationship between mothers and children, particularly the moral quandaries that arise when families face the challenges of aging parents and the regret that can follow.

I met the novel in a bookstore. Then we contacted Mas Wahyu and it was reciprocated.

— Agung SaputraProducer Agung Saputra explaining the origin of the film adaptation during a press conference.

Producer Agung Saputra discovered the novel in a bookstore and contacted the author, leading to the adaptation. Widya Arifianti developed the story into a screenplay, with Hadrah Daeng Ratu directing. The narrative centers on Ristiana, a mother who raised three children, Tama, Dewi, and Tria. As she ages, her children find themselves unable to care for her, leading to her placement in a nursing home. This conflict forms the core of the film's exploration of children's dilemmas in caring for their aging parents.

A beautiful script without being brought to life by feeling, soul, and life within it will not reach the audience.

— Hadrah Daeng RatuDirector Hadrah Daeng Ratu discussing the importance of emotional depth in filmmaking.

Director Hadrah Daeng Ratu emphasized the importance of imbuing the characters with emotion and life to effectively convey the film's message about mothers and family. "A beautiful script without being brought to life by feeling, soul, and life within it will not reach the audience," she stated. Screenwriter Widya Arifianti added that the adaptation process involved incorporating personal experiences into the story development.

In the development room, we all poured our hearts and pieces of ourselves into the feeling.

— Widya ArifiantiScreenwriter Widya Arifianti on the process of adapting the novel into a screenplay.

The film has embarked on a roadshow, visiting seven cities including Jakarta, Jambi, Padang, Semarang, Solo, Yogyakarta, Lampung, and Palembang, with plans to extend to 11 more. Agung Saputra noted the overwhelming audience response, with ticket sales selling out for multiple showtimes in each city. The cast includes Nirina Zubir, Refal Hady, Amanda Manopo, and Mpok Atiek, with Luna Maya and Yasmin Napper serving as executive producers. 'Jangan Buang Ibu' is scheduled for release in cinemas on Thursday, June 25, 2026.

The enthusiasm is extraordinary. All tickets sold out. Not one, two, three show times, but at least 21 show times to 35 show times.

— Agung SaputraProducer Agung Saputra describing the audience's strong response during the film's roadshow.
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Originally published by Tempo in Indonesian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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