MOTHER (2020)

She was the world to him.

MOTHER (2020) poster

Shuhei is leading a tough life. His alcoholic mother Akiko can only hook up with bad guys and order Shuhei to go get money from his disapproving grandparents instead of going to school. Except raising the little half-sister, his rock-bottom life seems to have no end.

Director: Tatsushi Ōmori
Genre: Drama
Runtime: 127 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Taro Iwashiro
Cinematography: Tomohiko Tsuji
Editing: Ryo Hayano
Production: STAR SANDS, Happinet, KADOKAWA, The Asahi Shimbun, GAGA Corporation, Aeon Entertainment, TBS Radio, Filmarks
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness

Keywords

child abuse, japan, pregnancy, based on true story, family conflict, unemployment, money problems, gambling addiction, mother son relationship, codependency

Trailer

MOTHER Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is MOTHER about?
Shuhei is leading a tough life. His alcoholic mother Akiko can only hook up with bad guys and order Shuhei to go get money from his disapproving grandparents instead of going to school. Except raising the little half-sister, his rock-bottom life seems to have no end.
Who directed MOTHER?
MOTHER was directed by Tatsushi Ōmori.
Who stars in MOTHER?
MOTHER stars Masami Nagasawa, Daiken Okudaira, Sadawo Abe, Kaho, Sarutoki Minagawa, Taiga Nakano.
How long is MOTHER?
MOTHER has a runtime of 2h 7m (127 minutes).
What genre is MOTHER?
MOTHER is a Drama film.
Where was MOTHER produced?
MOTHER was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of MOTHER?
The themes of MOTHER include: The Complex Bond Between Mother and Son, Sibling Rivalry and Bitterness, Poverty Cycle and Hopelessness.