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A good mother

2017·Movie
1h 28min

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Tense

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension8
  • Adrenaline5
  • Fast Pace5

Heart

Moving and melancholic

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics8
  • Pathos7
  • Melancholy7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Wit & Wordplay2

World

Everyday modern life, mystery, and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

Layered plot that rewards full attention.

  • Intrigue9
  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

Single parent Mona Doermer travels to the Baltic Sea with her two children Tom and Marlen. The mentally unstable mother and the children, which are alarmingly mature for their age, form a strange team that many in the coastal town notice - including the young Commissioner Greta. When little Marlen mysteriously disappears, there is great excitement. Greta, who feels strangely connected to Mona, does everything she can to find the missing girl and to discover the dark secret of the mysterious stranger.
German DramaPsychological ThrillerSingle MotherFamily SecretsMissing ChildSmall Town MysteryTroubled ProtagonistIntense AtmosphereEmotional Tension

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Is A good mother worth watching?

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How long is A good mother?

1 h 28 min

A good mother runs 1 h 28 min.

What language is A good mother in?

German

It was made in German. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch A good mother?

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