# Crocodile Tears (2026)

> A sheltered young man’s first taste of romance destabilizes the possessive mother who has made a crocodile farm his entire world.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1152080

## Facts

- Runtime: 98 min
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Director: Tumpal Tampubolon
- Cast: Yusuf Mahardika, Marissa Anita, Zulfa Maharani, Agnes Naomi Shivapriya, Ravi Septrian, Kaan Lativan, Ego Heriyanto, Sheila Miranda Bell
- TMDB rating: 7.3/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt28521744/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: eerie, oppressive, unsettling, late night viewing, arthouse film night

## Synopsis

A mother's love turns toxic as her son yearns for freedom and connection.

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