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Her Mother

2017Movie1 h 35 min

Drama
69
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

A deeply moving, slow-burning drama movie about everyday modern life and family, with standout performances and characters.

Good for thought-provoking · adults · public viewing safe

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs, comfort or warmth.

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Story

43-year-old business woman, Harumi. She lives with her husband, after their only daughter, Michiyo, married two years ago. One day, Michiyo is killed by her husband, Koji. Koji is sentenced to death. Harumi initially agreed with it, but starts thinking to stop the death penalty of Koji. Although her husband and all her family are strongly opposed to her decision, she keeps trying to stop the death penalty with the help of Koji's lawyer. Harumi had a secret of Michiyo that she doesn't want to tell anyone.

Feels like

  • Moral Dilemma Drama
  • Death Penalty Debate
  • Grief and Forgiveness
  • Psychological Realism
  • Family Conflict
  • Quiet Intensity
  • Ethical Ambiguity
  • Slow-Burn Narrative
  • Japanese Social Critique
  • Emotional Catharsis

Crew

Directed by
Yoshinori Sato
Written by
Yoshinori Sato

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Facts

September 9, 2017 · 1 h 35 min · Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery

Released
September 9, 2017
Runtime
1 h 35 min
Content
Violence, Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Her Mother?"

Questions about Her Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Her Mother?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Her Mother worth watching?

69
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Her Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Will I feel good after watching Her Mother?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 3 for hopefulness.

Is Her Mother in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.