Lyora: Penantian Buah Hati (2025) Movie Script
[sentimental music]
[Meutya] Out of millions of chances,
we were born into this world.
As a human, we live a life
to be happy.
Happiness is different for each person.
Someone wants to be something.
Others want to be rich
or just live a simple life.
As for me,
I've found where my happiness lies.
I wish to grow old
in a happy little family.
With my husband
and our child.
That's what I'm fighting for.
I
Wish to be
a mother.
- [people laughing]
- [Cathy] So expensive!
[Navira] So, when is it?
[Cathy] Please, don't.
I was just asking, when are we traveling?
[Fika] She didn't ask you,
but you're overthinking.
[Cathy] Yeah, every time
someone asked Meutya,
I always heard it.
Kinda tiring, don't you think?
[Meutya] Relax. I've gotten used to it,
since the wedding.
- "So, when is it?"
- [indistinct chattering]
[laughter]
[Dimas chuckles] Mr. Fajrie!
[cooing]
It's time. Come on! One, two, three, go!
[in unison] So, when is it?
- Oh no!
- What is it?
Holiday?
[indistinct chattering]
- We'd better run!
- [indistinct chattering]
- [sentimental music playing]
- [chuckling]
[indistinct chattering]
Meutya, let's go to bed.
Honey?
- Hm?
- Turns out, the ideal age to give birth
is between 20 and 35 years.
AGE FACTOR
HEALTH CONDITION
What's wrong?
Getting sick of the same question?
[gentle music]
What do you think about
trying a fertility treatment?
[chuckles]
When you're ready,
I'm up for it.
[Fika] Okay. Thank you.
[Fika humming]
Here's your drink.
[sighs, exhales]
They actually let you put
your herbal drinks here?
I saved this place. Remember?
Someone claimed
to have been poisoned here.
I remember you took a backlash, right?
Your investigation as a journalist
went too far.
Anything for a fact.
Anyway, you must try this.
My friends said it works.
It's safe.
[groans in disgust]
Have a sip. You won't know until you try.
- It smells funny.
- It's herbal drink. Just a sip.
Just try it. Have a sip.
[in English] For the baby.
- [exclaims] Great! I'm buying some more!
- [disgusted grunt]
- Twenty of them.
- Two will do!
- [indistinct]
- Twenty, because No!
You have to drink half a glass
[softly] One, two, three.
[tap water running]
[softly] Meutya.
[phone ringing]
- Good morning.
- [man] Morning, ma'am.
Thank you.
[gentle music playing]
[woman 1, screaming]
[screams]
[screams] Please, enough!
- [man] Mr. Heri, Ms. Nurma.
- Yes, sir.
Come on in.
[woman 1, screaming] Please!
[whimsical music playing]
[woman 2] Honey, I'm scared.
[screaming]
MADAM SOMAH'S ALTERNATIVE THERAPY
[shouts] Ms. Meutya, Mr. Fajrie.
[Meutya] Yes.
- [thuds]
- [pained shriek] Ouch!
[shrieks] Ouch! It hurts!
- [shrieks]
- Ma'am, enough.
Enough, please.
It's okay, Meutya.
[groans] It hurts so much!
[Meutya shrieks] Ouch!
[Fajrie] Mother.
[Metty] Fajrie.
[softly] Mom.
[sighs] Turns out,
I'm not strong enough, Mom.
[inhales] Even strength has a limit, Bing.
Mm-hm.
[whispers] Ipeh, the package.
The usual place, now.
[Metty] What if
you and Fajrie
go for a checkup?
[Meutya] I thought of it, Mom.
We've been listening to people,
talking about all kinds of therapy,
but we haven't gone for a checkup.
Maybe it's our fault.
Okay, we'll go for a checkup.
I'm sure
there must be a way.
Here's a package!
Ma'am, a delivery for you.
Hmm?
[sighs]
[sentimental music]
[phone vibrates]
FAJRIE
TURTLE
Who is it from?
[chuckles] From Fajrie.
Fajrie?
[chuckles]
He always does this.
[chuckles]
[chuckles]
[Dr. Ivan] The sperm quality is low.
Not to mention there's a blockage
in Ms. Meutya's fallopian tube.
Uh What should we do, then?
There are some options.
You can try an IVF
without removing the fallopian tube.
Or, for a more effective option,
we can remove the tube.
As for IVF, in the embryo transfer,
this is what it'll look like.
Let me show you.
This is how the injection goes.
The embryo will be transferred
into the uterus.
Well, that's about it.
So, there's still hope, Doctor?
There's always hope.
[gentle music playing]
- [Meutya] Everything's ready?
- Yes, ma'am.
Don't take too long like last time.
Yes, ma'am.
[woman] Honey!
[baby crying]
- [Winda] There, there.
- [baby crying]
[Winda] Ara.
Ara.
[baby crying]
- Winda.
- Yes, ma'am.
[in delighted tone] Ara's here again?
Yes, ma'am. My husband
suddenly had to go out of town.
- And we have a meeting today.
- Right.
Please, honey.
- [baby cooing]
- Yes, honey.
Can I hold her?
- No need, ma'am.
- It's fine.
- Come on. Let's have a look inside.
- [crying]
Let's get inside. Sweetheart.
- [baby crying]
- Poor baby.
Is it too hot?
Morning, everyone.
- Oh, honey. You got too hot, huh?
- [baby crying]
Yes, morning.
Was it too hot? Oh, honey.
Febby, please watch Ara.
Play with Auntie Febby, okay?
I'm having a meeting with Ms. Winda.
Let me, ma'am.
- [baby crying]
- Our office turned into a daycare.
Right? Huge office, but no daycare.
- [baby crying]
- [Febby coaxing]
- [Dimas] E-C-I-L
- There you go.
- What's next?
- [Meutya] Peace be upon you.
And unto you peace.
How do you read it?
Where are you going, Dimas?
[Dimas] And unto you peace.
- [Meutya] Hello.
- [chuckles]
- [Fajrie] Ipeh.
- [Meutya indistinct]
- [Meutya chuckles]
- Give Dimas a bath and get him changed.
- [Ipeh, Dimas chuckles]
- [Fajrie laughs]
- [Fajrie] Honey.
- Hey.
What's on your mind?
What do you think
about Dr. Ivan's solution for IVF?
What do you mean?
Well
- We've tried everything.
- Hmm
Let's try IVF?
Okay.
But are you sure that you're ready
for the whole procedure?
Very well, let's get through it together.
Finish the herbal drink.
Why don't you finish it?
Then I will be pregnant.
- Dimas, come here.
- [Ipeh] Oh God!
[receptionist] Welcome
to the best IVF clinic. Have a seat.
[Meutya] Honey.
Did we make the right choice?
Let's hope so.
We're not cheating on the universe, right?
Do you even know what the universe
has planned for you, Bing?
[Metty] What if it turns out
that the universe planned
for you to have a baby through IVF?
[nurse] Ms. Meutya Fajrie.
Meutya, it's time.
Everything will be just fine.
[Meutya] How do I arrange a schedule
for two weeks in a row
to get hormone injection?
Try to adjust your schedule, honey.
If this month doesn't work,
we'll try next month.
- Whatever suits you.
- [door thuds]
Nothing suits me.
Two weeks in a row, at the same time,
to the clinic for a hormone injection.
Let me ask the nurse.
[Meutya] Hello? I'd like to ask
about my injection schedule.
Is it possible to follow my schedule?
Is that possible?
I've never done that.
Thank you.
- Honey?
- Hmm?
Thank God.
The nurse can do a house visit.
So we can work around my schedule.
That's good. [Chuckles]
What about you, though?
Hmm?
You're not good with needles.
Are you ready?
Don't push yourself.
Are you pushing yourself?
That's not it, honey.
- Honey.
- Hmm?
This is what we both want, right?
Not just me.
[softly] Yes.
Us. Both.
[sentimental music playing]
[nurse] After the hormone shot,
we wait two weeks.
Once the ovum's ready,
we'll continue with the procedure.
[heavy breathing]
[deep exhale]
[sighs]
[winces]
[knock on door]
- Yes?
- [door creaks open]
Ma'am, everyone's ready.
- Okay.
- Excuse me, ma'am.
- [Fajrie] Hey.
- Honey.
How's it going?
- I'm fine.
- All good?
Yes.
- Are you really okay?
- Mm.
[sighs] Have a seat.
- Need anything?
- No.
- Drink or food?
- No need, honey.
I'm okay. [Hissing in pain]
Stop asking. It still hurts.
[softly] Sorry.
I just need you to stay close.
[sighs]
[sighs] Why does it hurt so bad?
[scoffs] I feel sore.
It hurts. What do I do?
[Dr. Ivan] The embryo's developing
and ready for transfer.
Can we do two embryos at once, Doctor?
I wouldn't encourage that, ma'am.
There's a risk of having twins
when you do get pregnant.
But the choice is yours to make.
What will it be?
[Dr. Ivan chuckles] Before the transfer,
make sure to drink a lot.
If you feel the urge, please hold it in
until the procedure is done.
Understood?
Understood, Doctor.
[bright music playing]
[nurse] Ms. Meutya Viada Hafid.
Mr. Nurfajrie.
One embryo. Day 5. PGT-A. XX.
[Dr. Ivan] Let's pray, ma'am.
Here comes the embryo.
Lights off.
Lights on.
[in English] Good, Doctor.
The embryo is in, ma'am.
[groans]
Meutya.
Let's do the test now. I can't wait.
[Fajrie sighs]
Didn't Dr. Ivan tell us
to do it later?
If we're rushing it,
and it turns out negative,
you'll get disappointed.
[softly] Okay?
[solemn music playing]
[groans]
- Hello. How are you?
- [Meutya] Hi, Doctor. I'm good.
Congratulations. It's positive.
- [Meutya exclaims] Thank God.
- You're having twins.
[uplifting music]
[Meutya, English] Thank you, Doctor.
[relieved chuckle]
[both laugh]
[suppressed excitement]
[everyone exclaims] Congrats, new mom!
- [Cathy] Future mommy.
- [Fika] Right!
[Navira] Mommy or mother?
[Meutya] It's mom! Mom and dad.
- So, what are we? Aunties?
- That's right.
- Bude. [Laughs]
- As long as it's not tante.
- Agreed.
- [Meutya laughs] Why is that?
The point is,
I humbly ask for your guidance.
- Of course.
- Yeah.
Now you need to adjust your schedule.
Don't exert yourself.
Try some light exercise.
It'll be easier for labor. Okay?
- Okay.
- Watch what you eat.
- Yes.
- Thank you, girls.
Don't forget to tell your husband
to go with you for the doctor's visit.
That's important.
This is Fajrie we're talking about.
- I don't think we need to remind him.
- [everyone laughs]
But seriously
[in English]
I feel so lucky to have you guys.
- [in English] That's so sweet.
- [Fika's phone beeps]
- Good luck.
- Amen.
I must go! The minister is calling!
Wow, can't be late,
or they'll ship you off.
- [gentle music]
- Look at the time. I must go too.
- [exclaims] We're not done yet!
- But there's gonna be traffic.
- You're not leaving, are you?
- I'm staying.
But I can't stay too long.
Seriously? Okay then.
Wait, we need a picture.
Okay. Let's take two. One, two
[shutter clicking]
Okay, bye!
[Meutya] Send me the pic!
- Don't forget to send it.
- [Fika] Got it.
Bye!
[Fika] Could you call your driver?
Well, let's order something.
- An expecting mother can't get hungry.
- I'd like a hot tea.
[Ipeh] I can't reach it.
[Rosmala] Fajrie.
I'm going home.
Yes, Mom. Take care.
Don't forget to remind her
to eat a lot of fish, okay?
Careful, Meutya.
She keeps on telling you to eat.
[chuckling]
Come on. Let's get some more.
- There it is.
- Here.
- Look.
- There it is.
Grab some!
[Fajrie] The pool needs
to be cleaned first.
Honey.
Yes?
Looks like I'm craving.
Craving?
What are you craving?
I'm craving for
Asinan Bogor sounds delicious.
Asinan Bogor?
Uh But it doesn't necessarily
have to be from Bogor, right?
[clicks tongue] Let me ask.
[gasps] They want it
from the store near Botanical Gardens.
Ah
By the time we get there,
the store will be closed.
- Tomorrow, okay?
- Tomorrow is a different story
Even better! I hope tomorrow the twins
want martabak telur from the corner,
so it'll be easier.
You're being lazy!
[Meutya laughs]
- Meutya Hafid!
- Noer Fajrieansyah!
So you
[shrieks] Don't. It's wet!
Here's your towel.
- Come on, honey.
- You're such a tease.
[Meutya] Your department
should've been able to prevent this.
[Meutya] Clearly,
our security system has issues.
Are you okay, ma'am?
[man] Pardon me, ma'am.
There's been an error in our system.
But you know it's not easy to fix it.
Meeting adjourned. Pardon me.
[gavel thuds]
Ouch! [Winces]
Thank you. I'm okay.
One of the fetal heartbeats weakened.
But the other one is fine.
There's still hope, Doctor?
There's always hope, ma'am.
[sighs]
[phone ringing]
- Hello, honey.
- [Fajrie] Are you okay? The twins?
Thank God, I'm okay. The twins are fine.
[relieved] Thank God, honey.
I'll be home tomorrow morning.
No need. All good.
My mom's staying tonight.
I'm okay, really. Don't worry.
Okay.
If anything happens, let me know.
[inhales] Of course.
Say hi to the twins.
[chuckles]
[in English] I love you.
[in English] I love you more.
[gentle music playing]
[Meutya hisses in pain]
Mom!
[hissing in pain] It hurts!
- [Metty panicked] What's wrong?
- It hurts!
[exclaims] Oh my God! Bing!
[exclaims in shock] Mom!
[whimpers] Mom
[shrieks] Mom!
Dear Lord!
- [shrieking] Mom, what's happening?
- Let's get you up!
- [groaning in pain]
- [Metty, screaming] Ipeh!
[solemn music playing]
[softly] I'm truly sorry.
We lost the twins.
[gasps]
[Metty] May they rest in peace.
Doctor
But earlier, you said
they were okay.
[softly] Meutya.
[choked up] You heard him, Mom.
They were fine, right?
[sobbing, whispered] Yes. But Bing
[voice trembling] He said they were fine.
[Dr. Ivan] We've tried our best.
I'd suggest we remove the fetus.
[Meutya] No. Please don't.
- [Metty] Bing.
- [sobbing] No, Mom.
[crying] Doctor, no.
Doctor!
Honey
[sobbing] They're gone!
[Meutya wailing]
Meutya.
Have some food.
I got you
your favorite porridge and braised beef.
Let me feed you.
[spoon clanking]
- Come on.
- [groaning]
I'll eat it later.
Just get ready. You'll be late.
Very well.
Let me get ready.
As you wish, Ms. Meutya.
[somber music playing]
[spoon clanking]
[door clicks]
[Metty] She's not coming out?
It's been more than a week.
Yes, Mother.
STAY STRONG, FAJRIE
REMEMBER WHAT DAD USED TO SAY
[phone beeping]
ALLAH WILL BLESS YOU WITH A CHILD
[melancholic music playing]
[panting]
[Ipeh] Ma'am.
This is for you.
[gentle music playing]
[paper rustling]
[Fajrie] "You're not alone.
I'm here."
Ms. Meutya.
Thank you for your visit.
My pleasure, sir.
When's your next visit?
Soon, I hope.
We're so honored, ma'am.
I hope it helps our region.
Hopefully, sir.
This way, ma'am.
- [Fajrie] Your favorite sambal, Mom.
- [Meutya] Everyone's here?
[Rosmala] Meutya.
Hi. Evening, Mom.
- [Rosmala] You must be tired.
- [Meutya] A bit.
- [chuckles]
- Mother.
[Meutya sighs]
- [Fajrie] Hi, honey. Let's eat.
- Yes.
[Rosmala] Come on. The sambal is good.
[Meutya] Yes.
- Bing.
- Yes?
You're trying again, right?
Yes.
We were just thinking.
What if you stop working,
just temporarily?
[Rosmala] Yes, Meutya.
It's for your own good.
Besides, fertility treatment
will work better with enough rest.
[Fajrie] But, no matter what,
Meutya will not stop working.
Mom, Mother.
[Rosmala] What for, Fajrie?
You have more than enough.
[Meutya] It's not about the money.
People choose me.
I can't just abandon my responsibilities.
[Metty] We were just worried.
What if your job
was getting in the way
of you getting pregnant?
[Fajrie] But aren't women
supposed to be happy
in order to get pregnant?
What do you mean by happy?
Work always comes with stress.
[Fajrie] But she loves working.
[chuckles] Going to the office.
[Rosmala] Your job as a husband
is to make her happy at home.
[Meutya] Mother. Mom.
Fajrie has been an amazing husband.
[Meutya] I'm heading in.
Excuse me.
[tap water running]
[exhales loudly]
Thank you, honey.
You're welcome, Meutya.
[Dr. Ivan] We'll begin the procedure
with a laparoscopy, ma'am.
[Meutya] But can I still get pregnant
without a fallopian tube?
[Dr. Ivan] Let's hope so.
But I'd still recommend you
to go for the IVF.
[Dr. Ivan] Mr. Fajrie.
There's something I haven't told you.
With a fallopian tube removal,
the chance of getting pregnant
is only about 20%.
[Fajrie] Doctor.
Meutya doesn't need to know this.
She just needs to have some faith.
[gentle music playing]
- Let's go with this.
- I'll contact them later, ma'am.
Excuse me.
You look lively.
I know.
You found an investor
for the Politics and Communication School.
That part's true.
But there's something else.
[in unison] What?
I'm pregnant.
It's been 12 weeks!
- [Fika gasps]
- Congrats!
- Thank you!
- [in English] I'm happy for you.
[in English] I'm happy for you too!
Congrats!
[Fika] How are you feeling?
All good, right?
Good, but now, I'm hungry.
- Let's eat, then.
- Yeah, let's eat.
[indistinct chattering]
[Fajrie] Let's sleep?
Okay.
[in English] Good night, baby boy.
[Meutya chuckles]
Good night, honey.
Thank you for coming.
[whispers] I hope our baby
is smart like his mother.
- Handsome like his father.
- [soft laughter]
Mom.
Sir, we can start now. Please.
Assalamualaikum
warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
[in unison] Peace be upon you too.
[ustaz] Thank God.
All praise and gratitude to Allah,
the Almighty,
who gives us health
to gather here
in the four-month blessing ceremony.
Let's pray for the baby to be born
as a filial child.
[in unison] Amen.
[praying in Arabic]
Has the project term
and partnership agreement
been updated after the meeting?
- All done, sir.
- Very well.
[man] Excuse me, sir.
Would you like some dinner?
Uh
I don't think so.
I'm going home. Thank you.
Okay, sir. A future dad
shouldn't stay too long in the office.
[laughs] Yes, you're right.
I have to be on standby.
- Are we done here?
- Yes, sir.
- [sighs]
- [phone vibrates]
Great timing. The future mom's calling.
Yes, honey?
[somber music playing]
There are only 1% of pregnant women
who lost their babies three times.
I lost them twice in a year.
You still want a baby, right?
I do.
Think about marrying again.
Meutya. [Sighs]
Meutya.
Honey!
I'm giving you my permission!
But I don't want to!
I can't bear your child!
Not yet. That doesn't mean
it can't happen.
What if I can't?
- So what if you can't? [Yells]
- [screaming] So, what do we do?
Tell me what to do!
- We'll face this together!
- [screaming]
- No!
- Meutya, listen to me!
- No!
- [yells] Honey!
No! Go away! [Cries in frustration]
- Meutya
- Go away! [Hysterical]
[muffled crying]
[Fajrie grunts]
[yells in frustration]
[wailing]
[door slams shut]
- [shouting in anger]
- [sobbing]
[panting]
[Meutya in muffled voice] Mom!
[sharp exhale]
[Meutya sobbing]
WANT US TO SEND ANYTHING?
CAN WE COME NOW?
MORNING, WE MISS YOU
I'm off, Meutya.
[Fajrie] Mother, I'm off.
Bing.
Febby's here.
She needs to see you.
Ma'am.
I'll get you some food.
Here is your stuff, ma'am.
Let me put them here.
THE INDONESIAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
How are you holding up?
I'm worried about you.
Ma'am.
We're the same.
I have trouble conceiving as well.
But I'm glad to see you keep fighting.
IVF isn't for everyone.
Keep your hopes up.
You're fighting for me
and other women out there.
[footsteps approaching]
I'll take my leave, ma'am.
- Excuse me.
- [Metty] Yes.
Here.
Your favorite, Bing.
Have a bite.
After this, we'll pray.
To calm our minds and hearts.
Let's entrust everything to God.
I'm sure
that the Lord up there
will give us all the best.
But I don't feel like talking
to the Lord right now.
[melancholic music]
Bing.
Let's go on a trip.
It's been a while since we went together.
Let's go back home.
But don't expect me to change.
MARRIAGE IS FOR A LIFETIME
LOVE YOUR WIFE FOR BOTH
HER STRENGTHS AND FLAWS
I'M SURE YOU'LL HAVE A CHILD
[water rushing]
When you were a kid,
you loved coming here.
Playing in the water
until late in the afternoon. [Chuckles]
Your fingers would get all wrinkled.
And you loved talking to the waterfall.
Yes, I remember.
[screaming] Hi, waterfall!
Still remember me?
How are you?
I'm not talking to God!
I'm not trying to get pregnant anymore!
I've had enough!
Mom, don't you want to talk
to the waterfall?
Go ahead, Mom.
[screaming] Hi, waterfall!
I'm Meutya's mom!
I
Got diagnosed with cancer!
But I'm not angry at God!
I won't grow weary or lose hope
because I want to get better!
Mom!
[sobs]
[solemn music playing]
[sobs, sighs]
We're going to be okay, right, Bing?
[crying]
Mom.
[sobbing] Mom.
Let me pray with you.
Give me a minute.
[exhales]
[Fajrie chuckles]
A symbol of resilience and devotion.
[whispers] For you.
This one's for me.
Honey, I'm sorry.
I got so caught up with my sorrow
that I forget
That
You must be tired.
You must be sad too.
[whispers] I'm sorry.
Thank you, Meutya.
For staying strong
and devoted.
[uplifting music playing]
[phone beeps]
THIS IS THE LATEST IVF INNOVATION
COMING IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS
PGT-A, PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC TESTING
FOR ANEUPLOIDY
[melancholic music playing]
Why aren't you in bed?
You just got home?
Well, you know
The juniors wanted to talk.
[soft pat]
I made up my mind.
I'm trying again.
And supporting Mom during her treatment.
While still leading the commission
and managing your political school.
Are you being sarcastic?
- That I'm being greedy?
- [chuckles]
[gentle music]
[softly] I'm sure you can do it.
Whatever it is, Meutya.
Are you sure?
I'm very sure.
But not on your own.
Together.
Doesn't it hurt, Bing?
I'm used to it, Mom.
Very well.
From now on,
why don't you help me inject
my chemo medicine?
Oh, Mom.
[sighs]
Mom.
Thank you.
You're always with me,
although I'm not always with you.
What you're doing for me
is more than enough.
[whispers] I'm happy.
[sentimental music playing]
[sobbing]
[in English]
Your eggs are developing very well.
- Really?
- Yes.
[in English]
So, when's the best time to start?
[in English]
I think you could probably start tomorrow.
[giggles]
[gentle music]
- For me?
- Yes, Bing.
Thanks, Mom.
- What about yours?
- I had it.
[zipper shuts close]
Honey.
- All done?
- Yes.
Oh God
[loud sigh]
Honestly, I feel bad
that I must leave you behind.
I'd like to stay here, with you.
I'll be home soon anyway.
By the time you're back from Papua,
I'll be home waiting for you.
- You sure?
- Yes.
- Promise?
- Promise?
- I promise.
- [Fajrie laughs]
[sighs]
[sighs]
Take care of yourself.
- Time to go?
- Yeah.
It's time.
Okay.
- Come on.
- I'm leaving.
No need. Just stay here.
- Seriously?
- Get some rest.
Okay?
- See you.
- Yes. Take care.
Get some rest!
- Bye.
- Bye!
[machine beeps]
We're leaving in a bit, Mom.
When are you coming back here?
I'm still waiting to hear from them,
whether my embryo's developing well
and can be transferred to my uterus.
[sighs]
Can we stop by the clinic for a bit
before going back to Jakarta?
What for, Mom?
[in English] Excuse me, Ms. Meutya.
[in English] But only the patient and
her husband are allowed inside.
[in English]
The patient's mother isn't allowed?
[in English] Unfortunately, no.
[in English] We came all the way
from Jakarta, and my mother
[in English] She might not be able to come
for the next visit.
[in English]
Sorry, it's still not allowed.
[sighs]
[in English] I just want to peek
in the embryo dish.
[in English]
No, that's even more prohibited.
[in English] We're not going in.
We'll just look through the window.
[in English] Please?
[in English] What's going on?
[uplifting music playing]
[in English]
This is the best that I can do for you.
[plates clanking]
You're off to your mom's?
It's the last day
of her chemo.
- Say hi to her for me.
- Sure.
- I'm off.
- Take care.
[phone rings]
Mom's calling. Yes, I'm going now...
[audio warps]
[somber piano music playing]
[inaudible crying]
[Metty] My dear grandchild.
[Metty sobbing]
It's Grandma.
[Meutya] At least you met your grandchild.
[Cathy] Right, I got you some food.
- [Meutya] What is it?
- Your favorite. [Laughs]
- [Cathy] Here.
- Oh God.
Thank you so much.
Ipeh, spoon and fork, please.
[Cathy] Are you well?
Thanks a lot. [Chuckles]
- Here it is, ma'am.
- Yes. Thank you.
So, how is it?
They're monitoring
your embryo's development
until it's ready?
Yes.
I'm still waiting to hear from them.
So, you're going back there?
Hm-mm.
Let's hope for some good news.
Pray for me. Let's hope so.
It's still a long journey,
especially with my miscarriage history.
That's what worries me.
And the next nine months won't be easy.
[Cathy sighs]
[in English] I pray for you.
[in English] We pray for you.
[whispers] Thank you.
Let's eat.
[phone ringing]
[gasps]
Hello?
[door slides open]
Honey.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I have something for you.
[paper rustling]
LET'S TAKE A LEAVE!
Our embryo's ready.
- [gentle music playing]
- [chuckles]
[soft chuckle]
[reporter on TV] We have confirmation
that both patients are stable.
And then
[anchor] The government has enacted
large-scale social restrictions,
or LSSR, effective today.
[siren wailing]
[anchor] Flights are canceled.
The citizens are urged to stay at home
until further notice.
We'll wait for the president's decision.
Let's stay home in the meantime.
[in English]
Okay, thank you for the information.
Bye.
[grunts in frustration]
[annoyed sigh]
[car door thuds shut]
Meutya!
Honey!
The clinic won't take overseas patients.
The country's on lockdown.
[Meutya sighs in frustration]
We can't go there.
[melancholic music playing]
[anchor on TV, English]
We're now in the red zone.
[in English] Before, the restrictions only
applied to Northern and Central Italy.
[in English] But tonight, the country
that invented the term "quarantine"
[in English] told its 60 million people
they should stay at home
[reporter, English] the cases was
spreading in China and abroad,
[in English]
the authorities denied evidence
[in English]
of human-to-human transmission.
[news on TV continues]
[Ipeh] Dimas, Mr. Fajrie's here.
Mr. Fajrie!
Dimas. Wear your mask.
- Are you playing?
- Yeah.
Stay strong! Get well soon,
so we can play again.
Cool. High five.
Stay strong, Dimas.
- Bye, Mr. Fajrie.
- Bye!
For now, it's all from home.
[in English] Work from home.
For meetings, we're doing it online.
- Yes, I agree.
- Understood, sir.
- Thank you.
- Yes.
- Good afternoon.
- Afternoon, sir.
[ambulance siren wailing in the distance]
[sighs]
I feel restless.
What if I fail to get pregnant again?
[melancholic music playing]
[in English] I'm ready to leave tonight.
[in English]
No, I'm on my own. Not with my husband.
[in English] Please, don't keep changing
the rules like this. Please.
[annoyed grunts]
Come on, Meutya.
They were open yesterday!
I know.
But the situation's the same here.
Constantly open and close.
Right?
Be patient.
- Meutya.
- [annoyed moan]
[solemn music playing]
[sighs]
[reporter on the phone]
continues in six regions
and healthcare facilities.
A total of 82,000 people
took a rapid test,
with 4% of them
testing positive for Corona.
[news on phone continues]
Good morning.
- [man indistinct]
- Everyone's okay, right?
Take care of your health.
- [man] Morning, ma'am.
- Hang in there.
- [phone rings]
- [indistinct chatter]
Hello?
[sighs in relief]
Embryo transfer begins.
[hopeful music playing]
[munching sounds]
My source said they'll lift the LSSR.
But I'm still wearing my mask.
- [Meutya] Ipeh.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Do we still have crackers?
- We do, ma'am.
- Thank you.
- Yes.
You can't seem to stop eating.
- Really?
- Uh-huh.
Since when do you like crackers so much?
This is good.
Mmm
- [muffled] Try it.
- Where is it from?
[unintelligible]
- Really?
- Just try it.
That good, huh?
Try it.
[spoon clanking]
I think Meutya's pregnant.
She just won't tell us.
[Navira] Just let her be.
If it's true, great.
We must respect her decision
not to tell anyone.
You're right.
[Dr. Ivan]
Wow, you're going to have a rival.
Beautiful.
[laughs] Thank God.
[Meutya] Doctor, thank you.
We're grateful you've helped us this far.
My pleasure, ma'am.
Pray for us, Mother.
Yes, honey. I'll always pray for you.
- [exclaims] Dimas is here as well.
- [Ipeh] Yes.
- [indistinct chatter]
- [Meutya] Careful. Thank you, honey.
[Rosmala] Thank you.
Thank you, Ipeh.
- Dimas is so cute.
- [Rosmala laughs] How sweet.
- [Rosmala] Always together.
- Yes, always.
Honey.
Your mom and dad are waiting.
- Stay healthy, little one.
- Yeah.
[both chuckle]
- Have some tea, Mother.
- Okay.
- Here, honey.
- Yes, thank you.
Why do we need to renovate?
We just need to make space
and add new furniture.
It's the wall Careful.
It's the wall, over here.
Look, this wall and the ceiling
need some fixing.
And it's time to renovate the bathroom.
- For how long?
- Mmm
I promise you,
it'll be done before the due date.
- Really?
- Sure.
- You're not doing it, right?
- [chuckled]
No, Tono will work on it. Relax.
- Promise me.
- I promise.
Hopefully.
[whining]
[laughs] Yes, I'll do my best.
Honey, look. The baby's crib,
we'll put it here.
- [Meutya] Pretty.
- Right?
[anchor 1]
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II
marked one of the most sorrowful moments
for the royal family.
[anchor 2] Prince Charles,
the eldest heir, ascended the throne
and assumed the crown.
Honey! Honey!
Honey!
What's wrong?
Is it time? Let's get to the hospital!
- My wallet!
- Your wallet.
[male nurse] Excuse me, Mr. Fajrie.
Yes?
You tested positive
and need to be quarantined.
- Meutya.
- Honey?
I'm sorry.
[female nurse] Sorry, ma'am.
We need to go to the operating room.
[indistinct chattering]
- [Cathy] Fajrie got Covid!
- [Navira] Seriously?
[Cathy] Meutya is alone now.
She's over there.
[Fika] Hold on. Before giving birth,
what do people need?
- [Navira] A crib?
- [Fika] I ordered it.
[Cathy] She doesn't have a nanny!
[Fika] You're right!
[Navira] With Covid like this,
it's hard to get one.
- [Cathy] I'll send my nanny. She's good.
- Okay.
[Fika] Hurry!
[Fajrie on the phone]
Honey, hang in there.
Pray, honey.
Stay strong.
- [Fajrie, English] I love you.
- [Meutya, English] I love you more.
[Rosmala] Meutya, do you guys
have a name in mind?
We do.
It's Lyora.
- Lyora?
- With a "y".
Fajrie wanted it with an "I",
but I want it with a "y".
Hey, Lyora sweetie. [Laughs]
Your mom and dad are waiting. [Chuckles]
[baby crying]
[Meutya] Lyora Shaqueena Ansyah.
It's mom, honey.
[Fajrie exclaims in joy]
[Meutya] Honey.
[reciting adhan solemnly]
Allah is the greatest
Allah is the greatest
I bear witness
That there is no god but Allah
I bear witness
That there is no god but Allah
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIRTH
OF YOUR LONG-AWAITED CHILD!
[Ipeh] Lyora.
Lyora.
How adorable.
[Ipeh] Her nose looks like
Mr. Fajrie, ma'am. His eyes too.
Yeah, she's so pretty.
Lyora. She's really cute.
[Rosmala] So pretty. Is she sleepy?
Let her sleep.
Sleep, sweetheart.
[Meutya] Honey.
She sleeps like her mom.
[both laugh]
[Fajrie, whispering] Sweetheart.
[softly] Meutya, thank you.
Thank you for always fighting.
We both kept fighting for Lyora.
["Bunda", by Melly Goeslaw playing]
I open the blue album
Covered in dust and old
I gaze at all those pictures of me
"LYORA, BEFORE YOU CAME INTO MY LIFE,
I WAS CHASING DREAMS ACROSS THE WORLD."
I THOUGHT NUMBERS DEFINED EVERYTHING,
BUT LOVE SHOWED ME OTHERWISE.
LOVE THAT CAN'T BE MEASURED.
YOU ARE MY WORLD. YOU GIVE ME STRENGTH.
"YOU ARE THE AFFIRMATION OF EVERYTHING
I'VE WORKED FOR." MEUTYA HAFID
LYORA, BORN SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
LYORA IS NOW 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS OLD
STARTED AT AGE 37
GAVE BIRTH AT AGE 44
About my past
They said
I was always pampered
They said
I was always cradled with care
Lovely melodies
Always flowed from her lips
My naughty little cries
Never brought her pain
Her soft and sacred hands
Have lifted up this body
Her soul, her life, her everything
She gave without hesitation
They said
I was always pampered
They said
I was always cradled with care
Oh, Mother, your presence and absence
Will always live inside my heart
My mind drifts far away
To times full of love
I remember the stories people told
About my early days
They said
I was always pampered
They said
I was always cradled with care
Oh, Mother, your presence and absence
Will always live inside my heart
[music concludes]
[Meutya] Out of millions of chances,
we were born into this world.
As a human, we live a life
to be happy.
Happiness is different for each person.
Someone wants to be something.
Others want to be rich
or just live a simple life.
As for me,
I've found where my happiness lies.
I wish to grow old
in a happy little family.
With my husband
and our child.
That's what I'm fighting for.
I
Wish to be
a mother.
- [people laughing]
- [Cathy] So expensive!
[Navira] So, when is it?
[Cathy] Please, don't.
I was just asking, when are we traveling?
[Fika] She didn't ask you,
but you're overthinking.
[Cathy] Yeah, every time
someone asked Meutya,
I always heard it.
Kinda tiring, don't you think?
[Meutya] Relax. I've gotten used to it,
since the wedding.
- "So, when is it?"
- [indistinct chattering]
[laughter]
[Dimas chuckles] Mr. Fajrie!
[cooing]
It's time. Come on! One, two, three, go!
[in unison] So, when is it?
- Oh no!
- What is it?
Holiday?
[indistinct chattering]
- We'd better run!
- [indistinct chattering]
- [sentimental music playing]
- [chuckling]
[indistinct chattering]
Meutya, let's go to bed.
Honey?
- Hm?
- Turns out, the ideal age to give birth
is between 20 and 35 years.
AGE FACTOR
HEALTH CONDITION
What's wrong?
Getting sick of the same question?
[gentle music]
What do you think about
trying a fertility treatment?
[chuckles]
When you're ready,
I'm up for it.
[Fika] Okay. Thank you.
[Fika humming]
Here's your drink.
[sighs, exhales]
They actually let you put
your herbal drinks here?
I saved this place. Remember?
Someone claimed
to have been poisoned here.
I remember you took a backlash, right?
Your investigation as a journalist
went too far.
Anything for a fact.
Anyway, you must try this.
My friends said it works.
It's safe.
[groans in disgust]
Have a sip. You won't know until you try.
- It smells funny.
- It's herbal drink. Just a sip.
Just try it. Have a sip.
[in English] For the baby.
- [exclaims] Great! I'm buying some more!
- [disgusted grunt]
- Twenty of them.
- Two will do!
- [indistinct]
- Twenty, because No!
You have to drink half a glass
[softly] One, two, three.
[tap water running]
[softly] Meutya.
[phone ringing]
- Good morning.
- [man] Morning, ma'am.
Thank you.
[gentle music playing]
[woman 1, screaming]
[screams]
[screams] Please, enough!
- [man] Mr. Heri, Ms. Nurma.
- Yes, sir.
Come on in.
[woman 1, screaming] Please!
[whimsical music playing]
[woman 2] Honey, I'm scared.
[screaming]
MADAM SOMAH'S ALTERNATIVE THERAPY
[shouts] Ms. Meutya, Mr. Fajrie.
[Meutya] Yes.
- [thuds]
- [pained shriek] Ouch!
[shrieks] Ouch! It hurts!
- [shrieks]
- Ma'am, enough.
Enough, please.
It's okay, Meutya.
[groans] It hurts so much!
[Meutya shrieks] Ouch!
[Fajrie] Mother.
[Metty] Fajrie.
[softly] Mom.
[sighs] Turns out,
I'm not strong enough, Mom.
[inhales] Even strength has a limit, Bing.
Mm-hm.
[whispers] Ipeh, the package.
The usual place, now.
[Metty] What if
you and Fajrie
go for a checkup?
[Meutya] I thought of it, Mom.
We've been listening to people,
talking about all kinds of therapy,
but we haven't gone for a checkup.
Maybe it's our fault.
Okay, we'll go for a checkup.
I'm sure
there must be a way.
Here's a package!
Ma'am, a delivery for you.
Hmm?
[sighs]
[sentimental music]
[phone vibrates]
FAJRIE
TURTLE
Who is it from?
[chuckles] From Fajrie.
Fajrie?
[chuckles]
He always does this.
[chuckles]
[chuckles]
[Dr. Ivan] The sperm quality is low.
Not to mention there's a blockage
in Ms. Meutya's fallopian tube.
Uh What should we do, then?
There are some options.
You can try an IVF
without removing the fallopian tube.
Or, for a more effective option,
we can remove the tube.
As for IVF, in the embryo transfer,
this is what it'll look like.
Let me show you.
This is how the injection goes.
The embryo will be transferred
into the uterus.
Well, that's about it.
So, there's still hope, Doctor?
There's always hope.
[gentle music playing]
- [Meutya] Everything's ready?
- Yes, ma'am.
Don't take too long like last time.
Yes, ma'am.
[woman] Honey!
[baby crying]
- [Winda] There, there.
- [baby crying]
[Winda] Ara.
Ara.
[baby crying]
- Winda.
- Yes, ma'am.
[in delighted tone] Ara's here again?
Yes, ma'am. My husband
suddenly had to go out of town.
- And we have a meeting today.
- Right.
Please, honey.
- [baby cooing]
- Yes, honey.
Can I hold her?
- No need, ma'am.
- It's fine.
- Come on. Let's have a look inside.
- [crying]
Let's get inside. Sweetheart.
- [baby crying]
- Poor baby.
Is it too hot?
Morning, everyone.
- Oh, honey. You got too hot, huh?
- [baby crying]
Yes, morning.
Was it too hot? Oh, honey.
Febby, please watch Ara.
Play with Auntie Febby, okay?
I'm having a meeting with Ms. Winda.
Let me, ma'am.
- [baby crying]
- Our office turned into a daycare.
Right? Huge office, but no daycare.
- [baby crying]
- [Febby coaxing]
- [Dimas] E-C-I-L
- There you go.
- What's next?
- [Meutya] Peace be upon you.
And unto you peace.
How do you read it?
Where are you going, Dimas?
[Dimas] And unto you peace.
- [Meutya] Hello.
- [chuckles]
- [Fajrie] Ipeh.
- [Meutya indistinct]
- [Meutya chuckles]
- Give Dimas a bath and get him changed.
- [Ipeh, Dimas chuckles]
- [Fajrie laughs]
- [Fajrie] Honey.
- Hey.
What's on your mind?
What do you think
about Dr. Ivan's solution for IVF?
What do you mean?
Well
- We've tried everything.
- Hmm
Let's try IVF?
Okay.
But are you sure that you're ready
for the whole procedure?
Very well, let's get through it together.
Finish the herbal drink.
Why don't you finish it?
Then I will be pregnant.
- Dimas, come here.
- [Ipeh] Oh God!
[receptionist] Welcome
to the best IVF clinic. Have a seat.
[Meutya] Honey.
Did we make the right choice?
Let's hope so.
We're not cheating on the universe, right?
Do you even know what the universe
has planned for you, Bing?
[Metty] What if it turns out
that the universe planned
for you to have a baby through IVF?
[nurse] Ms. Meutya Fajrie.
Meutya, it's time.
Everything will be just fine.
[Meutya] How do I arrange a schedule
for two weeks in a row
to get hormone injection?
Try to adjust your schedule, honey.
If this month doesn't work,
we'll try next month.
- Whatever suits you.
- [door thuds]
Nothing suits me.
Two weeks in a row, at the same time,
to the clinic for a hormone injection.
Let me ask the nurse.
[Meutya] Hello? I'd like to ask
about my injection schedule.
Is it possible to follow my schedule?
Is that possible?
I've never done that.
Thank you.
- Honey?
- Hmm?
Thank God.
The nurse can do a house visit.
So we can work around my schedule.
That's good. [Chuckles]
What about you, though?
Hmm?
You're not good with needles.
Are you ready?
Don't push yourself.
Are you pushing yourself?
That's not it, honey.
- Honey.
- Hmm?
This is what we both want, right?
Not just me.
[softly] Yes.
Us. Both.
[sentimental music playing]
[nurse] After the hormone shot,
we wait two weeks.
Once the ovum's ready,
we'll continue with the procedure.
[heavy breathing]
[deep exhale]
[sighs]
[winces]
[knock on door]
- Yes?
- [door creaks open]
Ma'am, everyone's ready.
- Okay.
- Excuse me, ma'am.
- [Fajrie] Hey.
- Honey.
How's it going?
- I'm fine.
- All good?
Yes.
- Are you really okay?
- Mm.
[sighs] Have a seat.
- Need anything?
- No.
- Drink or food?
- No need, honey.
I'm okay. [Hissing in pain]
Stop asking. It still hurts.
[softly] Sorry.
I just need you to stay close.
[sighs]
[sighs] Why does it hurt so bad?
[scoffs] I feel sore.
It hurts. What do I do?
[Dr. Ivan] The embryo's developing
and ready for transfer.
Can we do two embryos at once, Doctor?
I wouldn't encourage that, ma'am.
There's a risk of having twins
when you do get pregnant.
But the choice is yours to make.
What will it be?
[Dr. Ivan chuckles] Before the transfer,
make sure to drink a lot.
If you feel the urge, please hold it in
until the procedure is done.
Understood?
Understood, Doctor.
[bright music playing]
[nurse] Ms. Meutya Viada Hafid.
Mr. Nurfajrie.
One embryo. Day 5. PGT-A. XX.
[Dr. Ivan] Let's pray, ma'am.
Here comes the embryo.
Lights off.
Lights on.
[in English] Good, Doctor.
The embryo is in, ma'am.
[groans]
Meutya.
Let's do the test now. I can't wait.
[Fajrie sighs]
Didn't Dr. Ivan tell us
to do it later?
If we're rushing it,
and it turns out negative,
you'll get disappointed.
[softly] Okay?
[solemn music playing]
[groans]
- Hello. How are you?
- [Meutya] Hi, Doctor. I'm good.
Congratulations. It's positive.
- [Meutya exclaims] Thank God.
- You're having twins.
[uplifting music]
[Meutya, English] Thank you, Doctor.
[relieved chuckle]
[both laugh]
[suppressed excitement]
[everyone exclaims] Congrats, new mom!
- [Cathy] Future mommy.
- [Fika] Right!
[Navira] Mommy or mother?
[Meutya] It's mom! Mom and dad.
- So, what are we? Aunties?
- That's right.
- Bude. [Laughs]
- As long as it's not tante.
- Agreed.
- [Meutya laughs] Why is that?
The point is,
I humbly ask for your guidance.
- Of course.
- Yeah.
Now you need to adjust your schedule.
Don't exert yourself.
Try some light exercise.
It'll be easier for labor. Okay?
- Okay.
- Watch what you eat.
- Yes.
- Thank you, girls.
Don't forget to tell your husband
to go with you for the doctor's visit.
That's important.
This is Fajrie we're talking about.
- I don't think we need to remind him.
- [everyone laughs]
But seriously
[in English]
I feel so lucky to have you guys.
- [in English] That's so sweet.
- [Fika's phone beeps]
- Good luck.
- Amen.
I must go! The minister is calling!
Wow, can't be late,
or they'll ship you off.
- [gentle music]
- Look at the time. I must go too.
- [exclaims] We're not done yet!
- But there's gonna be traffic.
- You're not leaving, are you?
- I'm staying.
But I can't stay too long.
Seriously? Okay then.
Wait, we need a picture.
Okay. Let's take two. One, two
[shutter clicking]
Okay, bye!
[Meutya] Send me the pic!
- Don't forget to send it.
- [Fika] Got it.
Bye!
[Fika] Could you call your driver?
Well, let's order something.
- An expecting mother can't get hungry.
- I'd like a hot tea.
[Ipeh] I can't reach it.
[Rosmala] Fajrie.
I'm going home.
Yes, Mom. Take care.
Don't forget to remind her
to eat a lot of fish, okay?
Careful, Meutya.
She keeps on telling you to eat.
[chuckling]
Come on. Let's get some more.
- There it is.
- Here.
- Look.
- There it is.
Grab some!
[Fajrie] The pool needs
to be cleaned first.
Honey.
Yes?
Looks like I'm craving.
Craving?
What are you craving?
I'm craving for
Asinan Bogor sounds delicious.
Asinan Bogor?
Uh But it doesn't necessarily
have to be from Bogor, right?
[clicks tongue] Let me ask.
[gasps] They want it
from the store near Botanical Gardens.
Ah
By the time we get there,
the store will be closed.
- Tomorrow, okay?
- Tomorrow is a different story
Even better! I hope tomorrow the twins
want martabak telur from the corner,
so it'll be easier.
You're being lazy!
[Meutya laughs]
- Meutya Hafid!
- Noer Fajrieansyah!
So you
[shrieks] Don't. It's wet!
Here's your towel.
- Come on, honey.
- You're such a tease.
[Meutya] Your department
should've been able to prevent this.
[Meutya] Clearly,
our security system has issues.
Are you okay, ma'am?
[man] Pardon me, ma'am.
There's been an error in our system.
But you know it's not easy to fix it.
Meeting adjourned. Pardon me.
[gavel thuds]
Ouch! [Winces]
Thank you. I'm okay.
One of the fetal heartbeats weakened.
But the other one is fine.
There's still hope, Doctor?
There's always hope, ma'am.
[sighs]
[phone ringing]
- Hello, honey.
- [Fajrie] Are you okay? The twins?
Thank God, I'm okay. The twins are fine.
[relieved] Thank God, honey.
I'll be home tomorrow morning.
No need. All good.
My mom's staying tonight.
I'm okay, really. Don't worry.
Okay.
If anything happens, let me know.
[inhales] Of course.
Say hi to the twins.
[chuckles]
[in English] I love you.
[in English] I love you more.
[gentle music playing]
[Meutya hisses in pain]
Mom!
[hissing in pain] It hurts!
- [Metty panicked] What's wrong?
- It hurts!
[exclaims] Oh my God! Bing!
[exclaims in shock] Mom!
[whimpers] Mom
[shrieks] Mom!
Dear Lord!
- [shrieking] Mom, what's happening?
- Let's get you up!
- [groaning in pain]
- [Metty, screaming] Ipeh!
[solemn music playing]
[softly] I'm truly sorry.
We lost the twins.
[gasps]
[Metty] May they rest in peace.
Doctor
But earlier, you said
they were okay.
[softly] Meutya.
[choked up] You heard him, Mom.
They were fine, right?
[sobbing, whispered] Yes. But Bing
[voice trembling] He said they were fine.
[Dr. Ivan] We've tried our best.
I'd suggest we remove the fetus.
[Meutya] No. Please don't.
- [Metty] Bing.
- [sobbing] No, Mom.
[crying] Doctor, no.
Doctor!
Honey
[sobbing] They're gone!
[Meutya wailing]
Meutya.
Have some food.
I got you
your favorite porridge and braised beef.
Let me feed you.
[spoon clanking]
- Come on.
- [groaning]
I'll eat it later.
Just get ready. You'll be late.
Very well.
Let me get ready.
As you wish, Ms. Meutya.
[somber music playing]
[spoon clanking]
[door clicks]
[Metty] She's not coming out?
It's been more than a week.
Yes, Mother.
STAY STRONG, FAJRIE
REMEMBER WHAT DAD USED TO SAY
[phone beeping]
ALLAH WILL BLESS YOU WITH A CHILD
[melancholic music playing]
[panting]
[Ipeh] Ma'am.
This is for you.
[gentle music playing]
[paper rustling]
[Fajrie] "You're not alone.
I'm here."
Ms. Meutya.
Thank you for your visit.
My pleasure, sir.
When's your next visit?
Soon, I hope.
We're so honored, ma'am.
I hope it helps our region.
Hopefully, sir.
This way, ma'am.
- [Fajrie] Your favorite sambal, Mom.
- [Meutya] Everyone's here?
[Rosmala] Meutya.
Hi. Evening, Mom.
- [Rosmala] You must be tired.
- [Meutya] A bit.
- [chuckles]
- Mother.
[Meutya sighs]
- [Fajrie] Hi, honey. Let's eat.
- Yes.
[Rosmala] Come on. The sambal is good.
[Meutya] Yes.
- Bing.
- Yes?
You're trying again, right?
Yes.
We were just thinking.
What if you stop working,
just temporarily?
[Rosmala] Yes, Meutya.
It's for your own good.
Besides, fertility treatment
will work better with enough rest.
[Fajrie] But, no matter what,
Meutya will not stop working.
Mom, Mother.
[Rosmala] What for, Fajrie?
You have more than enough.
[Meutya] It's not about the money.
People choose me.
I can't just abandon my responsibilities.
[Metty] We were just worried.
What if your job
was getting in the way
of you getting pregnant?
[Fajrie] But aren't women
supposed to be happy
in order to get pregnant?
What do you mean by happy?
Work always comes with stress.
[Fajrie] But she loves working.
[chuckles] Going to the office.
[Rosmala] Your job as a husband
is to make her happy at home.
[Meutya] Mother. Mom.
Fajrie has been an amazing husband.
[Meutya] I'm heading in.
Excuse me.
[tap water running]
[exhales loudly]
Thank you, honey.
You're welcome, Meutya.
[Dr. Ivan] We'll begin the procedure
with a laparoscopy, ma'am.
[Meutya] But can I still get pregnant
without a fallopian tube?
[Dr. Ivan] Let's hope so.
But I'd still recommend you
to go for the IVF.
[Dr. Ivan] Mr. Fajrie.
There's something I haven't told you.
With a fallopian tube removal,
the chance of getting pregnant
is only about 20%.
[Fajrie] Doctor.
Meutya doesn't need to know this.
She just needs to have some faith.
[gentle music playing]
- Let's go with this.
- I'll contact them later, ma'am.
Excuse me.
You look lively.
I know.
You found an investor
for the Politics and Communication School.
That part's true.
But there's something else.
[in unison] What?
I'm pregnant.
It's been 12 weeks!
- [Fika gasps]
- Congrats!
- Thank you!
- [in English] I'm happy for you.
[in English] I'm happy for you too!
Congrats!
[Fika] How are you feeling?
All good, right?
Good, but now, I'm hungry.
- Let's eat, then.
- Yeah, let's eat.
[indistinct chattering]
[Fajrie] Let's sleep?
Okay.
[in English] Good night, baby boy.
[Meutya chuckles]
Good night, honey.
Thank you for coming.
[whispers] I hope our baby
is smart like his mother.
- Handsome like his father.
- [soft laughter]
Mom.
Sir, we can start now. Please.
Assalamualaikum
warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.
[in unison] Peace be upon you too.
[ustaz] Thank God.
All praise and gratitude to Allah,
the Almighty,
who gives us health
to gather here
in the four-month blessing ceremony.
Let's pray for the baby to be born
as a filial child.
[in unison] Amen.
[praying in Arabic]
Has the project term
and partnership agreement
been updated after the meeting?
- All done, sir.
- Very well.
[man] Excuse me, sir.
Would you like some dinner?
Uh
I don't think so.
I'm going home. Thank you.
Okay, sir. A future dad
shouldn't stay too long in the office.
[laughs] Yes, you're right.
I have to be on standby.
- Are we done here?
- Yes, sir.
- [sighs]
- [phone vibrates]
Great timing. The future mom's calling.
Yes, honey?
[somber music playing]
There are only 1% of pregnant women
who lost their babies three times.
I lost them twice in a year.
You still want a baby, right?
I do.
Think about marrying again.
Meutya. [Sighs]
Meutya.
Honey!
I'm giving you my permission!
But I don't want to!
I can't bear your child!
Not yet. That doesn't mean
it can't happen.
What if I can't?
- So what if you can't? [Yells]
- [screaming] So, what do we do?
Tell me what to do!
- We'll face this together!
- [screaming]
- No!
- Meutya, listen to me!
- No!
- [yells] Honey!
No! Go away! [Cries in frustration]
- Meutya
- Go away! [Hysterical]
[muffled crying]
[Fajrie grunts]
[yells in frustration]
[wailing]
[door slams shut]
- [shouting in anger]
- [sobbing]
[panting]
[Meutya in muffled voice] Mom!
[sharp exhale]
[Meutya sobbing]
WANT US TO SEND ANYTHING?
CAN WE COME NOW?
MORNING, WE MISS YOU
I'm off, Meutya.
[Fajrie] Mother, I'm off.
Bing.
Febby's here.
She needs to see you.
Ma'am.
I'll get you some food.
Here is your stuff, ma'am.
Let me put them here.
THE INDONESIAN HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
How are you holding up?
I'm worried about you.
Ma'am.
We're the same.
I have trouble conceiving as well.
But I'm glad to see you keep fighting.
IVF isn't for everyone.
Keep your hopes up.
You're fighting for me
and other women out there.
[footsteps approaching]
I'll take my leave, ma'am.
- Excuse me.
- [Metty] Yes.
Here.
Your favorite, Bing.
Have a bite.
After this, we'll pray.
To calm our minds and hearts.
Let's entrust everything to God.
I'm sure
that the Lord up there
will give us all the best.
But I don't feel like talking
to the Lord right now.
[melancholic music]
Bing.
Let's go on a trip.
It's been a while since we went together.
Let's go back home.
But don't expect me to change.
MARRIAGE IS FOR A LIFETIME
LOVE YOUR WIFE FOR BOTH
HER STRENGTHS AND FLAWS
I'M SURE YOU'LL HAVE A CHILD
[water rushing]
When you were a kid,
you loved coming here.
Playing in the water
until late in the afternoon. [Chuckles]
Your fingers would get all wrinkled.
And you loved talking to the waterfall.
Yes, I remember.
[screaming] Hi, waterfall!
Still remember me?
How are you?
I'm not talking to God!
I'm not trying to get pregnant anymore!
I've had enough!
Mom, don't you want to talk
to the waterfall?
Go ahead, Mom.
[screaming] Hi, waterfall!
I'm Meutya's mom!
I
Got diagnosed with cancer!
But I'm not angry at God!
I won't grow weary or lose hope
because I want to get better!
Mom!
[sobs]
[solemn music playing]
[sobs, sighs]
We're going to be okay, right, Bing?
[crying]
Mom.
[sobbing] Mom.
Let me pray with you.
Give me a minute.
[exhales]
[Fajrie chuckles]
A symbol of resilience and devotion.
[whispers] For you.
This one's for me.
Honey, I'm sorry.
I got so caught up with my sorrow
that I forget
That
You must be tired.
You must be sad too.
[whispers] I'm sorry.
Thank you, Meutya.
For staying strong
and devoted.
[uplifting music playing]
[phone beeps]
THIS IS THE LATEST IVF INNOVATION
COMING IN THE NEXT FEW MONTHS
PGT-A, PREIMPLANTATION GENETIC TESTING
FOR ANEUPLOIDY
[melancholic music playing]
Why aren't you in bed?
You just got home?
Well, you know
The juniors wanted to talk.
[soft pat]
I made up my mind.
I'm trying again.
And supporting Mom during her treatment.
While still leading the commission
and managing your political school.
Are you being sarcastic?
- That I'm being greedy?
- [chuckles]
[gentle music]
[softly] I'm sure you can do it.
Whatever it is, Meutya.
Are you sure?
I'm very sure.
But not on your own.
Together.
Doesn't it hurt, Bing?
I'm used to it, Mom.
Very well.
From now on,
why don't you help me inject
my chemo medicine?
Oh, Mom.
[sighs]
Mom.
Thank you.
You're always with me,
although I'm not always with you.
What you're doing for me
is more than enough.
[whispers] I'm happy.
[sentimental music playing]
[sobbing]
[in English]
Your eggs are developing very well.
- Really?
- Yes.
[in English]
So, when's the best time to start?
[in English]
I think you could probably start tomorrow.
[giggles]
[gentle music]
- For me?
- Yes, Bing.
Thanks, Mom.
- What about yours?
- I had it.
[zipper shuts close]
Honey.
- All done?
- Yes.
Oh God
[loud sigh]
Honestly, I feel bad
that I must leave you behind.
I'd like to stay here, with you.
I'll be home soon anyway.
By the time you're back from Papua,
I'll be home waiting for you.
- You sure?
- Yes.
- Promise?
- Promise?
- I promise.
- [Fajrie laughs]
[sighs]
[sighs]
Take care of yourself.
- Time to go?
- Yeah.
It's time.
Okay.
- Come on.
- I'm leaving.
No need. Just stay here.
- Seriously?
- Get some rest.
Okay?
- See you.
- Yes. Take care.
Get some rest!
- Bye.
- Bye!
[machine beeps]
We're leaving in a bit, Mom.
When are you coming back here?
I'm still waiting to hear from them,
whether my embryo's developing well
and can be transferred to my uterus.
[sighs]
Can we stop by the clinic for a bit
before going back to Jakarta?
What for, Mom?
[in English] Excuse me, Ms. Meutya.
[in English] But only the patient and
her husband are allowed inside.
[in English]
The patient's mother isn't allowed?
[in English] Unfortunately, no.
[in English] We came all the way
from Jakarta, and my mother
[in English] She might not be able to come
for the next visit.
[in English]
Sorry, it's still not allowed.
[sighs]
[in English] I just want to peek
in the embryo dish.
[in English]
No, that's even more prohibited.
[in English] We're not going in.
We'll just look through the window.
[in English] Please?
[in English] What's going on?
[uplifting music playing]
[in English]
This is the best that I can do for you.
[plates clanking]
You're off to your mom's?
It's the last day
of her chemo.
- Say hi to her for me.
- Sure.
- I'm off.
- Take care.
[phone rings]
Mom's calling. Yes, I'm going now...
[audio warps]
[somber piano music playing]
[inaudible crying]
[Metty] My dear grandchild.
[Metty sobbing]
It's Grandma.
[Meutya] At least you met your grandchild.
[Cathy] Right, I got you some food.
- [Meutya] What is it?
- Your favorite. [Laughs]
- [Cathy] Here.
- Oh God.
Thank you so much.
Ipeh, spoon and fork, please.
[Cathy] Are you well?
Thanks a lot. [Chuckles]
- Here it is, ma'am.
- Yes. Thank you.
So, how is it?
They're monitoring
your embryo's development
until it's ready?
Yes.
I'm still waiting to hear from them.
So, you're going back there?
Hm-mm.
Let's hope for some good news.
Pray for me. Let's hope so.
It's still a long journey,
especially with my miscarriage history.
That's what worries me.
And the next nine months won't be easy.
[Cathy sighs]
[in English] I pray for you.
[in English] We pray for you.
[whispers] Thank you.
Let's eat.
[phone ringing]
[gasps]
Hello?
[door slides open]
Honey.
- Hey.
- Hey.
I have something for you.
[paper rustling]
LET'S TAKE A LEAVE!
Our embryo's ready.
- [gentle music playing]
- [chuckles]
[soft chuckle]
[reporter on TV] We have confirmation
that both patients are stable.
And then
[anchor] The government has enacted
large-scale social restrictions,
or LSSR, effective today.
[siren wailing]
[anchor] Flights are canceled.
The citizens are urged to stay at home
until further notice.
We'll wait for the president's decision.
Let's stay home in the meantime.
[in English]
Okay, thank you for the information.
Bye.
[grunts in frustration]
[annoyed sigh]
[car door thuds shut]
Meutya!
Honey!
The clinic won't take overseas patients.
The country's on lockdown.
[Meutya sighs in frustration]
We can't go there.
[melancholic music playing]
[anchor on TV, English]
We're now in the red zone.
[in English] Before, the restrictions only
applied to Northern and Central Italy.
[in English] But tonight, the country
that invented the term "quarantine"
[in English] told its 60 million people
they should stay at home
[reporter, English] the cases was
spreading in China and abroad,
[in English]
the authorities denied evidence
[in English]
of human-to-human transmission.
[news on TV continues]
[Ipeh] Dimas, Mr. Fajrie's here.
Mr. Fajrie!
Dimas. Wear your mask.
- Are you playing?
- Yeah.
Stay strong! Get well soon,
so we can play again.
Cool. High five.
Stay strong, Dimas.
- Bye, Mr. Fajrie.
- Bye!
For now, it's all from home.
[in English] Work from home.
For meetings, we're doing it online.
- Yes, I agree.
- Understood, sir.
- Thank you.
- Yes.
- Good afternoon.
- Afternoon, sir.
[ambulance siren wailing in the distance]
[sighs]
I feel restless.
What if I fail to get pregnant again?
[melancholic music playing]
[in English] I'm ready to leave tonight.
[in English]
No, I'm on my own. Not with my husband.
[in English] Please, don't keep changing
the rules like this. Please.
[annoyed grunts]
Come on, Meutya.
They were open yesterday!
I know.
But the situation's the same here.
Constantly open and close.
Right?
Be patient.
- Meutya.
- [annoyed moan]
[solemn music playing]
[sighs]
[reporter on the phone]
continues in six regions
and healthcare facilities.
A total of 82,000 people
took a rapid test,
with 4% of them
testing positive for Corona.
[news on phone continues]
Good morning.
- [man indistinct]
- Everyone's okay, right?
Take care of your health.
- [man] Morning, ma'am.
- Hang in there.
- [phone rings]
- [indistinct chatter]
Hello?
[sighs in relief]
Embryo transfer begins.
[hopeful music playing]
[munching sounds]
My source said they'll lift the LSSR.
But I'm still wearing my mask.
- [Meutya] Ipeh.
- Yes, ma'am.
- Do we still have crackers?
- We do, ma'am.
- Thank you.
- Yes.
You can't seem to stop eating.
- Really?
- Uh-huh.
Since when do you like crackers so much?
This is good.
Mmm
- [muffled] Try it.
- Where is it from?
[unintelligible]
- Really?
- Just try it.
That good, huh?
Try it.
[spoon clanking]
I think Meutya's pregnant.
She just won't tell us.
[Navira] Just let her be.
If it's true, great.
We must respect her decision
not to tell anyone.
You're right.
[Dr. Ivan]
Wow, you're going to have a rival.
Beautiful.
[laughs] Thank God.
[Meutya] Doctor, thank you.
We're grateful you've helped us this far.
My pleasure, ma'am.
Pray for us, Mother.
Yes, honey. I'll always pray for you.
- [exclaims] Dimas is here as well.
- [Ipeh] Yes.
- [indistinct chatter]
- [Meutya] Careful. Thank you, honey.
[Rosmala] Thank you.
Thank you, Ipeh.
- Dimas is so cute.
- [Rosmala laughs] How sweet.
- [Rosmala] Always together.
- Yes, always.
Honey.
Your mom and dad are waiting.
- Stay healthy, little one.
- Yeah.
[both chuckle]
- Have some tea, Mother.
- Okay.
- Here, honey.
- Yes, thank you.
Why do we need to renovate?
We just need to make space
and add new furniture.
It's the wall Careful.
It's the wall, over here.
Look, this wall and the ceiling
need some fixing.
And it's time to renovate the bathroom.
- For how long?
- Mmm
I promise you,
it'll be done before the due date.
- Really?
- Sure.
- You're not doing it, right?
- [chuckled]
No, Tono will work on it. Relax.
- Promise me.
- I promise.
Hopefully.
[whining]
[laughs] Yes, I'll do my best.
Honey, look. The baby's crib,
we'll put it here.
- [Meutya] Pretty.
- Right?
[anchor 1]
The passing of Queen Elizabeth II
marked one of the most sorrowful moments
for the royal family.
[anchor 2] Prince Charles,
the eldest heir, ascended the throne
and assumed the crown.
Honey! Honey!
Honey!
What's wrong?
Is it time? Let's get to the hospital!
- My wallet!
- Your wallet.
[male nurse] Excuse me, Mr. Fajrie.
Yes?
You tested positive
and need to be quarantined.
- Meutya.
- Honey?
I'm sorry.
[female nurse] Sorry, ma'am.
We need to go to the operating room.
[indistinct chattering]
- [Cathy] Fajrie got Covid!
- [Navira] Seriously?
[Cathy] Meutya is alone now.
She's over there.
[Fika] Hold on. Before giving birth,
what do people need?
- [Navira] A crib?
- [Fika] I ordered it.
[Cathy] She doesn't have a nanny!
[Fika] You're right!
[Navira] With Covid like this,
it's hard to get one.
- [Cathy] I'll send my nanny. She's good.
- Okay.
[Fika] Hurry!
[Fajrie on the phone]
Honey, hang in there.
Pray, honey.
Stay strong.
- [Fajrie, English] I love you.
- [Meutya, English] I love you more.
[Rosmala] Meutya, do you guys
have a name in mind?
We do.
It's Lyora.
- Lyora?
- With a "y".
Fajrie wanted it with an "I",
but I want it with a "y".
Hey, Lyora sweetie. [Laughs]
Your mom and dad are waiting. [Chuckles]
[baby crying]
[Meutya] Lyora Shaqueena Ansyah.
It's mom, honey.
[Fajrie exclaims in joy]
[Meutya] Honey.
[reciting adhan solemnly]
Allah is the greatest
Allah is the greatest
I bear witness
That there is no god but Allah
I bear witness
That there is no god but Allah
CONGRATULATIONS ON THE BIRTH
OF YOUR LONG-AWAITED CHILD!
[Ipeh] Lyora.
Lyora.
How adorable.
[Ipeh] Her nose looks like
Mr. Fajrie, ma'am. His eyes too.
Yeah, she's so pretty.
Lyora. She's really cute.
[Rosmala] So pretty. Is she sleepy?
Let her sleep.
Sleep, sweetheart.
[Meutya] Honey.
She sleeps like her mom.
[both laugh]
[Fajrie, whispering] Sweetheart.
[softly] Meutya, thank you.
Thank you for always fighting.
We both kept fighting for Lyora.
["Bunda", by Melly Goeslaw playing]
I open the blue album
Covered in dust and old
I gaze at all those pictures of me
"LYORA, BEFORE YOU CAME INTO MY LIFE,
I WAS CHASING DREAMS ACROSS THE WORLD."
I THOUGHT NUMBERS DEFINED EVERYTHING,
BUT LOVE SHOWED ME OTHERWISE.
LOVE THAT CAN'T BE MEASURED.
YOU ARE MY WORLD. YOU GIVE ME STRENGTH.
"YOU ARE THE AFFIRMATION OF EVERYTHING
I'VE WORKED FOR." MEUTYA HAFID
LYORA, BORN SEPTEMBER 9, 2022
LYORA IS NOW 2 YEARS AND 11 MONTHS OLD
STARTED AT AGE 37
GAVE BIRTH AT AGE 44
About my past
They said
I was always pampered
They said
I was always cradled with care
Lovely melodies
Always flowed from her lips
My naughty little cries
Never brought her pain
Her soft and sacred hands
Have lifted up this body
Her soul, her life, her everything
She gave without hesitation
They said
I was always pampered
They said
I was always cradled with care
Oh, Mother, your presence and absence
Will always live inside my heart
My mind drifts far away
To times full of love
I remember the stories people told
About my early days
They said
I was always pampered
They said
I was always cradled with care
Oh, Mother, your presence and absence
Will always live inside my heart
[music concludes]