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Image of a Mother

1959Movie1 h 29 min

Drama
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8
81
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8

Summary

The young boy Michio struggles with the loss of his mother while his widowed father, Sadao remarries the kind-hearted Sonoko, who has a daughter of her own. As Michio clings to memories of his mother, the family navigates the challenges of grief, love, and new beginnings.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing

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Not for scares, adrenaline or brutality.

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Hiroshi Shimizu
Written by
Bonhei Sotoyama
Produced by
Kazuyoshi Takeda
Music by
Yūji Koseki

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Facts

March 4, 1959 · 1 h 29 min · Drama

Released
March 4, 1959
Runtime
1 h 29 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Image of a Mother worth watching?"

Questions about Image of a Mother

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Image of a Mother worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.8).

Is Image of a Mother okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Image of a Mother plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Image of a Mother in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.