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Mother and Son

2013·Show
1Episode in1Season
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Strong craft, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace5
  • Adrenaline4

Heart

Melancholic and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics9
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life, family, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

Takashi's mother, Chise, lost her home in Miyagi in the Great East Japan Earthquake, and is hospitalized with terminal cancer near Takashi's house in Kanto. She is concerned about her second son, Takumi, who has not been in contact with her. Takashi has complicated feelings for Takumi, who has always been the recipient of his mother's love. The brothers, who were born and raised in Tohoku and have different personalities and lifestyles, are reunited when Chise falls ill, and the three decide to head to Matsushima at Chise's request, who has only a short time left to live. Matsushima is the only place they remember where they went on a family trip after losing their father at an early age. They encounter various people and see the disaster area spreading out. The group continues their journey with their own thoughts in mind...
Family DramaTerminal IllnessBrotherhoodEmotional JourneyGreat East Japan EarthquakeReconciliationJapanese CultureRoad TripNostalgia

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How many seasons does Mother and Son have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 1 episodes.

When did Mother and Son air?

It ran from 2013 to 2013 and has ended.

What language is Mother and Son in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

What tropes does Mother and Son use?

Amazingly Embarrassing ParentsAmbulance Cut...And That Little Girl Was MeBlack ComedyBleak Abyss Retirement HomeDead Pet SketchDivorce Is TemporaryFreudian ExcuseThe "Fun" in "Funeral"Rich BitchMistaken for GayNot That Kind of Doctorand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for Mother and Son, including Amazingly Embarrassing Parents, Ambulance Cut, ...And That Little Girl Was Me.