Mawar Eva Provides a Description of the Mother-Child Relationship in the Netflix Series 'LUKA, MAKAN, CINTA', Like Stir-Fried Bitter Melon to Galangal

Kapanlagi.com - The series LUKA, MAKAN, CINTA not only presents kitchen drama and ambition, but also the complex relationship between mother and child that feels close to real life. The characters Sari and Luka are portrayed as having a relationship full of push and pull, much like a love-hate relationship that runs parallel.

In a press conference in Semaja, Central Jakarta, on Wednesday (15/4), Sha Ine Febrianti and Mawar Eva de Jongh described the mother-child relationship using food. Instead of using complicated terms, they chose a simple approach that is easy to understand, namely through food metaphors.

Sha Ine Febriyanti, who plays Sari, views the relationship as not always sweet. She believes there is a bitter taste that becomes an important part of the mother-child relationship.

It's like stir-fried bitter melon, right? That can also be medicine. But maybe what Luka takes is just the bitterness," said Ine.

This metaphor illustrates how the relationship between Sari and Luka has benefits and deep meaning, even though it often feels painful from the child's perspective.

1. Mawar Eva de Jongh Provides a Different Perspective 

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On the other hand, Mawar Eva de Jongh, who plays Luka, offers a different perspective. She sees the relationship as something that cannot be separated, even though it is often avoided.

"Galangal in a rendang that is already cooked. That's something we avoid when we take the rendang. But galangal is also an important part in making rendang," said Mawar.

2. The Main Strength

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This analogy emphasizes that their relationship plays an important role in shaping each other, even if it doesn't always seem pleasant on the surface.

The relationship between Sari and Luka indeed becomes one of the main strengths of this series. The conflicts that arise are not just ordinary disagreements, but rather the result of differing perspectives, parenting styles, and clashing ambitions.

3. Synopsis

With a down-to-earth approach, this series successfully presents emotions that feel authentic. The audience is invited to see that family relationships do not always go smoothly, yet still hold deep meaning.

WOUND, EAT, LOVE follows the journey of a young chef who wants to prove himself in the family restaurant kitchen. However, he must face the bitter reality when trust is given to someone else.
Set against a high-pressure culinary world, this series combines family conflict with the journey of pursuing dreams.

The series premiered on April 15, 2026, on Netflix and stars Mawar Eva de Jongh, Sha Ine Febriyanti, Deva Mahenra, Adipati Dolken, and Asmara Abigail.

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