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My Friend's Nice Mother

2017·Movie
1h 19min
68
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Light on feelings.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Adrenaline4
  • Tension4

Heart

Romantic

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance7
  • Family Dynamics7
  • Hopefulness5

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Cringe Humor4
  • Situational Comedy3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • World Immersion5
  • Dialogue Centrality5
  • Rewatchability5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction5
  • Acting5
  • Narrative Structure5

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography5
  • Editing5
  • Music Composition4

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AdultsSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Twenty-year-old Soon-jae has a young mother named Ji-yoon that's like a sister to him. Right next door live a mother and son the same age as them; Ji-yoon's friend Yeong-joo and her twenty-year-old son Jae-yeong. The sons fall for each others' mothers.
Mother-Son RelationshipForbidden LoveAdulteryPsychological DramaFamily DynamicsKorean CinemaEroticRelationship Conflict

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Is My Friend's Nice Mother worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100. The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is My Friend's Nice Mother rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is My Friend's Nice Mother?

1 h 19 min

My Friend's Nice Mother runs 1 h 19 min.

What language is My Friend's Nice Mother in?

Korean

It was made in Korean. Produced in South Korea.