A new Indonesian film called 'Norma' is making waves across South East Asia. The movie is based on a true story that went viral on TikTok in 2022. Norma Risma from Serang City exposed her husband's affair with her mother in a video. The film hit theatres on and Netflix. It's now one of the most-watched movies in Indonesia, Malaysia, and Singapore. The film tackles taboo themes like adultery, which is illegal in Indonesia. Norma worked with the screenwriter to tell her story. The real Norma now works in Serang. Her mother served 8 months in jail, while her ex-husband got a 9-month sentence. Norma hopes her story will help other women speak up about cheating spouses. (Updated 20 Sep 2025, 05:51 IST; source: link)
Key Points
- A new Indonesian film called 'Norma' is making waves across South East Asia
- The movie is based on a true story that went viral on TikTok in 2022
- Norma Risma from Serang City exposed her husband's affair with her mother in a video