A viral true story from Indonesia inspired a new film that has become a nationwide obsession. In 2022, Norma Risma exposed her husband and mother’s affair in a TikTok video, which quickly went viral and brought her a movie deal. The film, also called Norma, tells the same story of a seemingly blissful marriage shattered by the husband’s clandestine affair with his mother-in-law. Based on real events, the film follows a winning formula discovered by Indonesian filmmakers: adapting viral social media scandals. With its themes being taboo in Indonesia, where adultery is punishable by jail time, the film has sparked curiosity among viewers. The story of Norma and her family has resonated with audiences, who are given a space to peek into someone else’s household problems. The film’s screenwriter says it’s a way for people to release emotions and have fun, while also serving as empowerment for women in a patriarchal society.
Source: https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cwyd57w3n79o