Momiwa: A Must-Watch Movie on Amazon Prime

Hi everyone,

I want to share about a movie on Amazon Prime that deeply moved me. It's called Momiwa, and it's a compelling story, beautifully scripted, with a cast that brings the characters to life. The storyline is emotional, touching, and full of lessons for everyone.The movie revolves around a man named Netochukwu, who faces a dramatic fall in life. He lost his job, was struggling, and had a baby on the way. His family of three became four, but his wife left one day, abandoning their children. The kids were locked inside the house, crying, while neighbors banged on the door, trying to help. When Netochukwu returned, he quickly opened the door, and from then on, he took his kids to work with him. At his job site, he met a kind woman who people fondly called Momiwa, with a small roadside business, who always helped with the kids. She became part of their family, and even after Netochukwu found a good paying job, he asked her to move to the new city with them. She had become a mother figure to the children.

Years later, Netochukwu became wealthy and bought her a house, but she continued to stay with the family, always putting the kids first. One day, a woman came to their house, claiming to be Netochukwu's wife. Momiwa welcomed her, but when Netochukwu returned, he was furious. The woman was indeed his wife, who had left them years ago. She begged him to accept her back, explaining that she had suffered from postpartum depression and had never cheated on him. She left to protect their children from her depression, which made her feel dangerous to them. Netochukwu was moved by her honesty, and they reconciled, with his wife moving back in.

However, jealousy soon took root in Netochukwu's wife. She despised how everyone adored Momiwa, who had been the children's mother for ten years. She treated Momiwa poorly, and once Netochukwu traveled, she even got Momiwa arrested. When Netochukwu returned and couldn't reach Momiwa, he asked his wife what happened. She lied, claiming that Momiwa had decided to leave on her own. Netochukwu felt uneasy and worried, and he even involved the police, who told him they found a note in Momiwa’s room indicating she left voluntarily. Little did he know, his wife was behind the whole scheme.

One day, Netochukwu's daughter, Vida, was desperately searching for a sanitary pad but couldn't find one. Frustrated, she started screaming. Her mother came in and snapped at her, saying, "Why are you screaming? Can't you get a pad for yourself?" Vida replied," Momiwa always gets me pads."
Angrily, the mom began shouting at Vida. Netochukwu intervened, asking his wife to stop. Wanting to help his daughter, he decided to go to the pharmacy to get the pads himself.

At the pharmacy, Netochukwu unexpectedly met the doctor who his wife said treated her depression. He approached the doctor, shook his hand, and thanked him for helping his wife with her depression. The doctor, puzzled, asked, "Your wife? Is she in this city?" Netochukwu said yes, to which the doctor responded, "That gold digger left me as soon as she saw you on the news and how successful you had become. She packed her bags and left without a word."

Netochukwu was shocked by this revelation. Filled with anger, he returned home and confronted his wife, demanding that she leave immediately. Later, he found a way to reach Momiwa, who decided to come back for Vida's graduation, not wanting to miss such an important event in the young girl's life.

This movie highlights the pain of betrayal and the importance of genuine, unconditional love.

Why I wanted to share this movie: There are people who might leave you for selfish reasons but return with fabricated stories. Always be cautious and pray before accepting them back. Some people just want to bask in your success without truly loving you. Netochukwu’s wife only cared about her comfort and happiness, even at the expense of her children.

On the other hand, Momiwa represents those with a good heart. However, having a good heart isn't always enough. It's important to also take steps to secure your happiness. Momiwa stayed too long without expressing her feelings for Netochukwu. While being kind and caring for others, remember that you also deserve happiness.

Enjoy the movie!