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Mother

R20092h 9mBong Joon Ho
IMDb 7.7 · Rotten Tomatoes 96% · Metacritic 79

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"She'll stop at nothing."

A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it's his mother's mission to prove him innocent.

CrimeDramaMystery
Small TownMotherRiceGolfMurderTeenage GirlMisunderstandingCell PhoneDrunkDisability

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Frequently asked questions

What is Mother (2009) about?

A mother lives quietly with her son. One day, a girl is brutally killed, and the boy is charged with the murder. Now, it's his mother's mission to prove him innocent.

Who stars in Mother?

Mother stars Kim Hye-ja (Mother), Won Bin (Yoon Do-joon), Jin Goo (Jin-tae), Yoon Je-moon (Je-moon), Jeon Mi-seon (Mi-seon). The film was directed by Bong Joon Ho.

How long is Mother?

Mother has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 2009. It is rated R.

Is Mother worth watching?

Mother holds an IMDb rating of 7.7/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 96. Fans of Crime, Drama, Mystery are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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