MOTHER

MOTHER

(2020)

In the heart of a bustling metropolis, “MOTHER” intertwines the lives of three women from different walks of life, each grappling with their unique definitions of motherhood. At its center is Clara, a single mother working multiple jobs to provide for her son, Max, who struggles with a learning disability. Clara is fierce and uncompromising, driven by the ghost of her own mother who left her as a child. Flashbacks reveal the depth of her pain and the determination that fuels her resilience.

Alongside Clara is Maeve, a successful career woman who has chosen to prioritize her career over starting a family. She navigates the high-stakes world of corporate law with a sharp wit and strategic mind, but beneath her polished exterior lies an unresolved longing for the family she’s pushed aside. Maeve’s journey explores the societal pressures faced by women, compelling her to confront her decisions and reconsider what fulfillment truly means.

The third woman, Sylvia, is a retired school teacher who finds solace in mentoring troubled youth at a local community center. She becomes a maternal figure to both Clara and Maeve, offering wisdom from her years of experience. But Sylvia carries a heavy secret—a lost daughter she desperately searches for, revealing the deep scars left by choices made long ago.

As their lives converge in unexpected ways, the three women form a bond that transcends their disparate experiences. They explore themes of sacrifice, love, and the relentless pursuit of identity amid personal and societal expectations. Their stories intertwine through a series of pivotal moments, leading to a transformative community project that challenges them to redefine their understanding of family and belonging.

Set against the backdrop of a vibrant city, MOTHER asks poignant questions about the essence of motherhood: What makes a mother? Is it blood, sacrifice, love, or choice? Through heart-wrenching revelations and laugh-out-loud moments, this series captures the raw beauty and complexity of maternal love, reminding us that the ties that bind us often go beyond genetics, illustrating the profound strength of women coming together to raise each other up amidst life’s challenges.

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Rating

MovieScout Rating 59

Genres

Sombrios, Drama, Laços de família, Japoneses, Aclamados pela crítica, Sobrevivência, Filme

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Director

Tatsushi Ōmori

Cast

Masami Nagasawa
Daiken Okudaira
Sadawo Abe
Kaho
Sarutoki Minagawa
Taiga Nakano
Kaho Tsuchimura

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