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Mothers

Mothers (2018)

1h 50m | PG-13

⭐ 6.9 / 10

The owner of a student study center gets an awkward request and suddenly faces the prospect of raising her dead husband's teenage son by herself.

Director: Lee Dong-eun

Studio: Myung Films

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Lim Soo-jung

Lim Soo-jung

as Hyo-jin

Yoon Chan-young

Yoon Chan-young

as Jong-wook

Lee Sang-hee

Lee Sang-hee

as Mi-ran

Oh Mi-yeon

Oh Mi-yeon

as Myeong-ja

Seo Shin-ae

Seo Shin-ae

as Joo-mi

Han Joo-wan

Han Joo-wan

as Jeong-woo

Reviews

By Alunauwie

A 32-year-old widow, Hyojin, is unexpectedly tasked with raising her late husband’s teenage son, leading to a subtle, emotional journey of reluctant motherhood and healing. The film explores diverse portrayals of mothers—biological, step, and expectant—across generations, revealing the quiet strength required to choose care over comfort. Through understated performances and a reflective narrative, it redefines what it truly means to be a “mother.” Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)