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Mom First

Mom First

Release Date: 22 Oct. 2024Runtime: 2h 1mRating: ⭐ 0.0

Naomi flies from the United States to Nigeria to reunite with her fiancé Alan, only to find herself an outsider in her own love story. In *Mom First*, his mother's suffocating presence—kissing on the lips, sharing a bedroom, washing his underwear—leaves no space for a partner. When Naomi confronts Alan, he flatly insists his mother comes first, and wedding planning turns into a war over color schemes and control. Feeling defeated, Naomi packs her bags to leave, but his mother suddenly realizes her mistake—triggering a desperate chase that will decide if Alan can truly let go.

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Naomi lands in Nigeria expecting a joyful reunion with her long-distance fiancé Alan, but his mother's overwhelming presence greets her first. From the moment they kiss on the lips to sharing a bedroom, and even his mother washing his underwear, Naomi feels like an intruder. She confronts Alan, who dismisses her concerns—his mother comes first, period. The tension boils over during wedding planning when his mother insists on her own color scheme, and a blowing argument erupts. Matters worsen when his mother falsely accuses Naomi of hacking their company's contract, though the truth later emerges. Feeling defeated, Naomi packs her bags. She says goodbye to Alan's mother, apologizing for any disrespect. That apology triggers a shift: Alan's mother realizes she has been too possessive. She goes to Alan, emotionally explaining that she raised him alone after his father died and that he must prioritize his future wife. Alan snaps into action and chases after Naomi, catching her before she leaves. Alan offers a heartfelt apology, admitting his faults and promising to change. His mother also apologizes to Naomi for going overboard. The three reconcile, and Alan announces a new plan: he and Naomi will move into their own home. The family embraces, and the couple embarks on a fresh chapter, but the scars of that codependent bond linger beneath the surface.

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