The Genres

The Synopsis

Amid the harsh realities of life in Jakarta, Martha, a single mother working as a laundry worker, struggles to provide for her three year old son, Aldi. When Aldi begs for milk at a minimarket, Martha realizes she doesn’t have enough money. She almost steals it but backs out in fear. Desperate, Martha seeks help from her ex-husband and customers, but every door is closed. Mounting financial pressure and Aldi’s relentless cries push her further into despair. When her work is disrupted and a customer refuses to pay, she loses hope. Martha returns to the minimarket, waiting for the right.

The Cast