The anthology series Modern Woman Have a Problem explores the personal struggles, social pressures, and emotional challenges faced by women in contemporary society through seven individual yet interconnected stories set against the backdrop of modern London.
The series centres on Diana, the owner of an independent nail salon that becomes a refuge for people seeking a place to process their personal struggles. Rather than serving solely as a place of business, the salon functions as a quiet sanctuary where its visitors can confront experiences that are often difficult to discuss elsewhere.
Across seven episodes, each running approximately 45 to 55 minutes, Modern Woman Have a Problem combines elements of slice-of-life, social drama, psychological drama, and women-centric storytelling.
The series addresses a range of sensitive subjects, including emotional abuse, gender-based violence, child loss, grief, manipulation, and the pressures of societal expectations. The narrative follows women from different backgrounds as they confront circumstances that challenge their relationships, identities, and sense of self.
Synopsis
Among them is a corporate strategist dealing with her partner's fragile ego, a mother confronting a patriarchal family following a tragic loss, and a student attempting to rebuild her life after experiencing gender-based violence.
Other storylines follow a young woman seeking to dismantle a romance scam, a model who reassesses her self-worth through the development of genuine skills, and an artist attempting to escape the damaging effects of her father's favoritism. The series concludes by shifting its perspective to a devoted businessman whose experience of grief and unconditional love challenges conventional assumptions surrounding masculinity and emotional vulnerability.
The Cast & Creative Team
The ensemble cast features Rachel Hearst, Cindy Lou, Asmara Wening Danudiharja, Adiratna Danudiharja, Bunga Asmara, Nona Rengganis, Aurisya Koswara Kwando, and Alex Miller.
Directed by Noah Vale and produced by Dean Ardana, the series features Tobias Rhoades as Director of Photography and Felix Sterling as editor. Modern Woman Have a Problem is produced by Vistura Studio and distributed by Vistura Studio and Netflix.
A Powerful Exploration of Womanhood
Through its character-driven narratives, Modern Woman Have a Problem examines experiences of loss, trauma, relationships, and social expectations, while exploring the different ways individuals respond to adversity.
With its compelling stories and emotionally grounded characters, Modern Woman Have a Problem invites audiences to look beyond the surface and experience the realities behind the lives of those navigating the complexities of the modern world.
