Senin Harga Naik
The brief
Dinna Jasanti crafts a slow-burn family drama that mines real emotional weight from its mother-daughter conflict, with Nadya Arina delivering a convincing portrait of stubborn ambition meeting inevitable regret. The film takes its time building the tension between career success and family bonds, letting quiet moments breathe while the irony of Mutia's situation gradually tightens like a vise. Meriam Bellina brings lived-in authenticity to the wounded mother role, making their eventual confrontation feel genuinely earned rather than manipulative. Perfect for fans of intimate Asian family dramas like "Minari" or anyone who appreciates stories where professional triumph comes with a brutal personal cost.
The verdict
If you have patience for deliberate pacing and appreciate intimate family dramas that explore the real costs of ambition, this is a rewarding watch with strong performances from Nadya Arina and Meriam Bellina. If you prefer faster-moving stories or aren't interested in slow-burn mother-daughter conflicts, the nearly two-hour runtime will test your endurance.
Watch with
- 👨👩👧👦 Perfect for mother-daughter movie nights
- 👤 Solo viewing for deep emotional processing
- ⚠️ Avoid if seeking fast-paced entertainment
Heads up
- Intense family arguments and emotional confrontation (moderate)
- Themes of family abandonment and guilt (moderate)
Credits
- Director
- Dinna Jasanti
- Cast
- Nadya Arina, Meriam Bellina, Andri Mashadi, Nayla D. Purnama, Givina Lukita, Adam Xavier, Nungki Kusumastuti
Official synopsis
Mutia, a real estate salesperson, had a heated argument with her mother, Retno, over her job, which she claimed
The Double
Make a night of it
Pair this with Ikatan Darah (2026)
Both explore Indonesian family conflicts and personal independence struggles.
Total runtime: 1h 56m + 1h 59m = 3h 55m
