The Ballad of Being a Better Mother
“Help me make amends for the sins of our parenthood.”
Synopsis
Every morning, a middle-aged mother prepares breakfast for her family, as part of their daily routine that had never been fulfilled before. Life seems to carry on as normal, but something feels strange beneath the surface of this routine. When the village authorities arrive with a message, the truth that has long been hidden slowly begins to unfold.
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Production Budget
$850
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Miki Mikaili
- Original Title
- The Ballad of Being a Better Mother
- Country of Origin
- Indonesia
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 20m
- Production Budget
- $850
- Production Studios
- One Person House Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Miki Mikaili
Galih Odi Julyanto
Tripakti Babis
Zhyland Malizal
Department Leadership Roster
Miki Mikaili
Director
Zhyland Malizal
Producer
Galih Odi Julyanto
Director of Photography
Rizki Pratama
Production Design
Tripakti Babis
Editor
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What is The Ballad of Being a Better Mother about?
Every morning, a middle-aged mother prepares breakfast for her family, as part of their daily routine that had never been fulfilled before. Life seems to carry on as normal, but something feels strange beneath the surface of this routine. When the village authorities arrive with a message, the truth that has long been hidden slowly begins to unfold.
Who directed The Ballad of Being a Better Mother?
The Ballad of Being a Better Mother was directed by Miki Mikaili.
Who stars in The Ballad of Being a Better Mother?
The principal cast of The Ballad of Being a Better Mother includes Ney Evelyn, Agus Sumirat, Rashel Maryam.
When was The Ballad of Being a Better Mother released and how long is it?
The Ballad of Being a Better Mother was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 20m.