‘Ibuku’ Review: Dreamlike Indonesian Drama Is a Compelling Tale of Parental Redemption

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What happened

The fraught relationship between an estranged mother and daughter takes centre stage in “Ibuku,” the fourth film from Indonesian writer-director Eddie Cahyono.

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  • Reported by Variety and published Sat, 10 Oct 2026 21:02:58 UTC.

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