The Film " if Mom doesn't marry dad” is an Indonesian family drama directed by Kuntz Agus and produced by Rapi Films, airing from September 4, 2025. The story centers on Alin (Amanda Rawles), a medical student whose scholarship is in danger of being revoked, so she is forced to return home after emigrating. There, he witnesses the hardships of his family: his mother, Wulan (Sha Ine Febriyanti), struggles alone to finance the household, trade, and repair the house, while his father, Tio (Bucek Depp), is rarely present physically or emotionally. Her older sister, Anis (Eva Celia), and younger sister, Asya (Nayla Purnama), also sacrificed their dreams for the sake of the family. Upon finding her mother's old diary, Alin uncovers the story of Wulan's youth, including her first love and the great sacrifices she made, prompting the question in her heart: “if you hadn't married your father, would your life have been happier?” The Film explores dysfunctional family dynamics, intergenerational understanding, and the importance of dialogue, without blaming the father figure absolutely, but rather opening up spaces for empathy and reflection.
Regarding suitability as a child's viewing, the film is more appropriate for late adolescence or adulthood because it contains heavy emotional themes such as family conflicts, parental sacrifice, the absence of a father figure (fatherless issues), and existential questions about life choices as well as marriage. No official age rating has been given, but the narrative is full of heartwarming scenes that can spark sensitive discussions or grief, making it less than ideal for young children who may not be ready to process adult issues such as mental injuries and complicated household dynamics. However, it can be a family spectacle to open conversations about empathy for parents, with adult supervision.
