Eddie Cahyono’s Busan Competition Title ‘Ibuku,’ Starring Christine Hakim, Boarded by Asian Shadows for World Sales (EXCLUSIVE) Eddie Cahyono's "Ibuku," a poignant drama starring Christine Hakim and Ayushita Nugraha, has been selected as part of the Competition lineup at the upcoming Busan International Film Festival.
The film tells the story of Sumiati, a mother desperate to save her daughter from death in Saudi Arabia, shedding light on a little known aspect of Indonesian society.
The film's focus on families left behind by migrant workers is particularly striking, highlighting issues such as arranged marriages and domestic violence that are often overlooked.