Man's affair with mom-in-law now a viral film in Indonesia

The Indonesian film ‘Norma’ has become a nationwide obsession, drawing audiences not only in Indonesia but also in Malaysia and Singapore.

- FPJ News Service

The film, released in theatres in March and later on Netflix in August, tells the story of a marriage destroyed by a husband's affair with his mother-in-law. What has gripped audiences most is the film is based on a viral true story.

In 2022, Norma Risma, a woman from Serang City on Indonesia’s Java island, exposed her husband Rozy and her mother Rihanah’s relationship in a TikTok video. The revelation spread across social media, gathering millions of views and dominating headlines. The shocking scandal led to a film deal that has since captivated Southeast Asia.