Cinta Dalam Sekam
Caught between love and loyalty, three lives are forever changed by a decision made decades ago. Uwan, an elderly man with dementia, remains haunted by memories of 1988 and repeatedly mentions a woman named Laila. As his family investigates, a forgotten love story emerges, revealing jealousy, betrayal, sacrifice, and long-buried secrets that shaped their destinies.
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Across 12 episodes, the story moves between 1988 and 2026 as Laila's relationships with Imran and Shafiq test the boundaries of friendship and loyalty. In the present, fragments of Uwan's fading memories lead his family toward the consequences of a troubled romance. As hidden truths gradually surface, the intertwined lives of two generations reveal the lasting effects of love, rivalry, sacrifice and regret.
- Ep 1
1.The Encounter
16-07-202648 minThe story opens as Uwan begins displaying worsening symptoms of dementia, frequently uttering fragments of a past life and mentioning a woman named Laila whom his family has never...
- Ep 2
2.Shadows of the Past
17-07-202648 minImran delves deeper into local town records and talks to longtime residents who still remember the events of 1988. As he pieces together early details, he realizes that Uwan's conn...
- Ep 3
3.Seeds of Envy
23-07-202648 minThe narrative shifts back into flashbacks from 1988, revealing the dynamic between Imran’s grandfather, Laila, and Shafiq during their youth. What started as a close-knit group of...
- Ep 4
4.Hidden Danger
24-07-202648 minImran's persistent inquiries attract unwanted attention from individuals who prefer the town's history to remain untouched. As he faces subtle warnings to abandon his search, Uwan...
- Ep 5
5.A Desperate Move
30-07-202648 minCaught between protecting his family's reputation and honoring Uwan's fragile state, Imran takes a major risk to access restricted family archives. The documents uncover financial...
- Ep 6
6.The Price of Resolve
31-07-202648 minReaching the mid-point of the narrative, the heavy emotional fallout of past choices comes into sharp focus. The truth regarding who truly sacrificed their happiness for the sake o...
- Ep 7
7.Fractured Bonds
06-08-202648 minFriction increases within the family as revelations from the past disrupt present-day relationships and trust. Imran finds himself isolated in his pursuit of justice for Uwan's unf...
- Ep 8
8.Dead End
07-08-202648 minImran hits a major obstacle when key witnesses refuse to speak further, leaving him with incomplete clues about Laila's whereabouts after 1988. Desperate for progress, he turns bac...
- Ep 9
9.Clouded Truths
13-08-202648 minArmed with the newly found items, Imran pieces together the real timeline surrounding the events that broke Uwan and Laila apart. It becomes evident that a third party deliberately...
- Ep 10
10.What Was Buried
14-08-202648 minThe investigation reaches a critical turning point when Imran tracks down Laila's surviving relatives. Hearing their side of the story provides long-awaited answers regarding how s...
- Ep 11
11.The Long Night
20-08-202648 minUwan's health deteriorates sharply, prompting the family to assemble at his bedside. Realizing that time is running out, Imran makes a final effort to bring closure to his grandfat...
- Ep 12
12.Until the End of Time
21-08-202648 minIn the emotional series finale, the full picture of love, loyalty, and sacrifice spanning two generations is brought to light. Uwan achieves peace as the long-standing misunderstan...
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