In the world of cinema, both in Indonesia and abroad, there are many films about mothers that are able to touch the hearts of viewers with touching and inspiring stories. Films about mothers are suitable to watch when celebrating Mother's Day on December 22nd. Through the stories depicted, filmmakers successfully portray the immense sacrifices a mother makes for her children. These films are adapted from various sources of inspiration, such as novels, short stories, and so on. Without further ado, let's take a look at the recommendations of films about mothers below, complete with their synopses, which are suitable to watch when celebrating Mother's Day.

His meeting with Jenny on the first day of school opened a new chapter in his life. Forrest, who used to need leg braces, was able to run fast and received a football scholarship. Along his journey, he experienced the loss of his friend, Bubba, in the Vietnam War, but he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for his heroism. This film delivers a message to the audience about courage, resilience, and true love. Its story, full of life's journeys and successes, makes it one of the unforgettable films brought to life by Tom Hanks' brilliant acting.

Gang Hwa, a surgeon, lives his life after losing Yu Ri, raising their child, Seo-woo, alone. He later marries a hospital nurse, Oh Min-jeong. Five years after her death, Yu Ri becomes a wandering ghost and is given a chance to live for 49 days on the condition that she takes Oh Min Jeong's position to become human again. The story of Hi Bye Mama focuses on Cha Yu Ri's 49-day journey to become human again and her physical reunion with her family, including her sister, Kim Mi Soo.

This film is adapted from Asma Nadia's novel which tells the story of a family with a focus on Kartika. Kartika, a mother and wife, faces life's challenges such as financial difficulties and pressure to remarry. Despite having a difficult past, Kartika remains patient and fights to maintain her household. This film explores the theme of communication gap in couples, division of roles in a household, parenting styles, and child education.

The film, released in 2009, tells the story of a mother with limited finances who still manages to save money for the Hajj pilgrimage. By selling cakes, Emak fulfills her daily needs. Despite her limited finances, she remains patient and saves little by little. Her son, Zein, tries to help by selling paintings door-to-door. Despite facing various difficulties, both of them persistently pursue Emak's dream of performing the Hajj pilgrimage. This film highlights social inequality and honesty in the pursuit of religious worship.

The following 'Bahasa' text translated to 'English' while preserving any html tags: "Film Waiting for Mother features Donny Damara, Putri Ayudya, Rey Mbayang, Adinda Thomas, and Steffi Zamora in the family drama genre. The story begins with a woman who chooses to be a mother to other children. Unfortunately, at that time, the woman was unconscious in the hospital. This fact is tightly hidden by her children, but when their mother is sick, various unexpected surprises emerge. The children then slowly discover things about themselves and reveal the truth about their mother."