After nine days, Martha, an illegal Indonesian migrant worker (TKI) in Sabah, Malaysia, was finally repatriated. It fulfills Abram’s u nusual last message to his wife, Orpa, “There will be no funeral until Martha returns.”
Martha’s return brings great happiness to the family, particularly Orpa and their youngest daughter, Berta, as well as Damar-jati, Martha’s former high school boyfriend. However, upon returning, Martha is in a different condition than expected after two years of working abroad. Something happened to her during her time as a palm oil laborer.
Orpa, as the head of the family, has had to become a strong and resilient mother. With patience, she works on restoring Martha’s mental well-being and supports their two daughters by producing palm sugar to sell at the market.