Munawaroh, a village midwife, secretly cares for Mira, a former prostitute shunned by the community. As Mira’s pregnancy progresses, she becomes increasingly anxious about her safety. One evening, Mira collapses at a women-only village gathering, where Munawaroh pretends not to know her to protect her standing among the conservative women. However, when the situation becomes life-threatening, Munawaroh faces a moral dilemma: help Mira deliver her baby in front of the villagers or preserve her reputation.
Dec 2024
During her 28 years in Brazil, Bu Ipah has never stopped working. Initially arriving as a housewife with her migrant worker husband, she has spent the last 21 years as a mosque caretaker. During Ramadan, she is especially busy with food orders and iftar events. Despite her many duties, she cares for her youngest child, Totó, while balancing her roles as a mother, liaison to the ummah, and committee member for mosque social programs.
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