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Mother Tongue

2024Movie17 min

61

DecentGoodWatch score

A cathartic, moving drama movie about everyday modern life and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Story

A young speech therapist disconnected from her Tongan heritage lies about her Tongan language skills to get a job. Out of her depth, she must find a way to communicate or risk her patient’s life.

Feels like

Bilingual Family Drama
Intergenerational Communication
Cultural Identity Crisis
Emotional Catharsis
Realistic Character Study
Social Commentary on Assimilation
Heartbreaking yet Hopeful
Dialogue-Driven Narrative

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by: Vea Mafile'o
Written by: Luciane Buchanan
Produced by: Eldon Booth, Alex Lovell
Music by: Stephen Gallagher

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Facts

August 6, 2024 · 17 min · Strong Language

Released: August 6, 2024
Runtime: 17 min
Content: Strong Language
Genres: Drama
Original language: English
Also spoken: Tongan
Made in: New Zealand

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Mother Tongue worth watching?"

Questions about Mother Tongue

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Mother Tongue worth watching?

61

DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 61 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Mother Tongue okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is Mother Tongue plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on dialogue centrality (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.