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Sally Goodson has been raising her autistic son David alone since her husband left many years ago. Now a social worker discovers that Sally has been dodging 'The System' to keep her son with her, instead of putting him in an institution. Each feels they know what's best for David. But their opinions are not the same. Sally's developing relationship with John Nils is caught in the middle.
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Is David's Mother worth watching?
69
GoodGoodWatch scoreMostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.2). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.
How long is David's Mother?
1 h 30 min
David's Mother runs 1 h 30 min.
What language is David's Mother in?
English
It was made in English.
In how many countries can I watch David's Mother?
12
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What tropes does David's Mother use?
Disappeared DadEyes Always AvertedThe SpeechlessFlashback EffectsDoesn't Know Their Own ChildDeadpan SnarkerFreeze-Frame EndingBecause You Can CopePotty FailureDaddy Didn't ShowWhy Couldn't You Be Different?The Unintelligible
TV Tropes lists 12 storytelling tropes for David's Mother, including Disappeared Dad, Eyes Always Averted, The Speechless.