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Lover of Mother

2016Movie1 h 14 min

DramaRomance
60
DecentGoodWatch score

A romantic, sensual drama movie about everyday modern life.

Good for date night · friends night · thought-provoking

Skip it if you're watching with family

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

Sensual love story about the romance between a single mother and a younger man. Directed by Ueno Takahiro of Pink Lady Woman Cannot Stand It. Koike Ryoko (Mizushima Yuko) lives with her daughter Mina (Sasaki Kokone), who she has raised by herself while running an izakaya restaurant. One day, Mina brings her boyfriend Kitagawa Kota (Sugawara Masanori) to apply for a part time job at Ryoko's restaurant. Ryoko keeps her distance at first, but she starts feeling drawn to Kota's kindness…

Feels like

  • Sensual Romance
  • Forbidden Love
  • Family Drama
  • Psychological Tension
  • Japanese Cinema
  • Character-Driven
  • Emotional Complexity
  • Intimate Relationships
  • Contemporary Setting

Cast

2 of 2

Crew

Directed by
Takahiro Ueno
Written by
Shūji Kataoka
Music by
Toshihide Haruta

Everyone

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Facts

February 25, 2016 · 1 h 14 min · Sexual Content

Released
February 25, 2016
Runtime
1 h 14 min
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
Japanese
Available in
1 country

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4 questions, like "Is Lover of Mother worth watching?"

Questions about Lover of Mother

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Is Lover of Mother worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60.

Is Lover of Mother good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Lover of Mother in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.