Idham Maulana

Set in a conservative seaside village on Malaysia’s East Coast, BAGA follows Jani and Melur, two young lovers trapped between inherited realities and dreams of escape. When an unexpected pregnancy forces them into a difficult choice, Jani turns to the drug trade in a desperate attempt to secure their future. As love collides with addiction, poverty, and tradition, the couple must confront the cost of survival in a community where opportunities are scarce and every choice carries consequences.

The story follows Sofea, a daughter who is disobedient to her mother and neglects her responsibilities as a mother to her son, Haris. When Haris was young, his father passed away without leaving any inheritance, burdening his mother, Sofea, forcing her to work hard to earn income. To increase her income, Fatimah, Sofea's mother, suggests that Sofea take makeup classes. Sofea begins working in the makeup field and has somewhat helped increase Sofea's income. Unfortunately, Sofea's love and care for Haris begin to be neglected when she marries Iqbal. However, the marriage does not last long when Iqbal is involved in an accident, causing Sofea to lose her savings. Stressed by the loss of money, Sofea reduces Haris's allowance and household expenses. Sofea does not want to continue living in hardship and spends her money going to spas to maintain her appearance in order to find a rich man.