Leaving Mom (2025)

A mother's memories, a child's journey

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Every day, Hoan performs as a "street clown," using his skills as a sidewalk barber to make ends meet and take care of his mother. Mrs. Le Thi Hanh suffers from Alzheimer's disease and behaves like a child. Her illness is not only a financial burden but also deprives Hoan of the chance to live freely and pursue his dreams. Despite her condition, Mrs. Hanh retains vivid memories of South Korea, where she once lived a happy life with her husband Jeong-min and their eldest son Ji-hwan before tragedy struck. One day, Hoan begins experiencing symptoms of memory loss along with epilepsy. Realizing he can no longer be his mother’s sole caretaker, he decides to take her to Korea to leave her in the care of his brother - a man Hoan has never met.

Director: Mo Hong-jin, Phan Gia Nhat Linh
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 114 min
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Production: Motive Pictures, Anh Teu Studio, SATE
Country: Vietnam, South Korea
Language: 한국어/조선말, Tiếng Việt
Original Language: vi

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leaving Mom about?
Every day, Hoan performs as a "street clown," using his skills as a sidewalk barber to make ends meet and take care of his mother. Mrs. Le Thi Hanh suffers from Alzheimer's disease and behaves like a child. Her illness is not only a financial burden but also deprives Hoan of the chance to live freely and pursue his dreams. Despite her condition, Mrs. Hanh retains vivid memories of South Korea, where she once lived a happy life with her husband Jeong-min and their eldest son Ji-hwan before tragedy struck. One day, Hoan begins experiencing symptoms of memory loss along with epilepsy. Realizing he can no longer be his mother’s sole caretaker, he decides to take her to Korea to leave her in the care of his brother - a man Hoan has never met.
Who directed Leaving Mom?
Leaving Mom was directed by Mo Hong-jin, Phan Gia Nhat Linh.
Who stars in Leaving Mom?
Leaving Mom stars Tuấn Trần, Hồng Đào, Juliet Bảo Ngọc Doling, Jung Il-woo, Quốc Khánh, Hải Triều.
How long is Leaving Mom?
Leaving Mom has a runtime of 1h 54m (114 minutes).
What genre is Leaving Mom?
Leaving Mom is a Drama film.
Where was Leaving Mom produced?
Leaving Mom was produced in Vietnam, South Korea.