Mother
Originally released in 1988. Mother is a drama film. directed by Zenzō Matsuyama. At just 76 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jitsuko Yoshimura, Takako Miki, and Takuzō Kawatani
Synopsis
From the point-of-view of the children, "Mother" tells the story of the most unappreciated, loving and giving mother, who would sacrifice her own life, and sometimes the life of others, for her loved ones. In the autumn of 1955, a family of five children is living in the Tohoku area. In order to take care of her paralysed husband, the mother has to sacrifice her five children by giving them away. The children has to suffer all the loneliness and hardships that this decision has brought them. 15 years have passed, all five of them have got married. Now, they come to understand that their mother's love for them was the greatest love of all.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 29, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 16m
76 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mother about?
From the point-of-view of the children, "Mother" tells the story of the most unappreciated, loving and giving mother, who would sacrifice her own life, and sometimes the life of others, for her lov...
Who directed Mother?
Mother was directed by Zenzō Matsuyama.
How long is Mother?
Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 16 minutes (76 minutes total).
When was Mother released?
Mother was released on April 29, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Mother?
The main cast of Mother includes Jitsuko Yoshimura, Takako Miki, Takuzō Kawatani, Toki Shiozawa, Terukazu Sato.