Mother (2009)

Mother (2009)

⭐ approx. 7.8/10/10
📅 May 28, 2009 (Cannes premiere), June 4, 2009 (South Korea)
⏱️ 129 minutes

Mother (2009) was released in 1970. The main lead cast includes: Kim Hye-ja, Won Bin. The writers behind the story are: Bong Joon ho, Park Eun kyo. The movie was created by the producer(s) Lee Dong hoon, Diana Seo, Lee Jung jin and director(s) Bong Joon ho. It was made with an estimated budget of ~$2.7 million. It performed well approximately ~$36 million worldwide at the box office. Filming took place in South Korea. The main genres of this movie are the following: Thriller, Drama, Mystery. It is available in the following languages: Korean.

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Mother is a tense, emotionally gripping thriller anchored by a heartbreaking performance from Kim Hye ja as a mother driven beyond reason. Bong Joon ho weaves dark humor with suspense and social insight, creating a narrative that questions guilt, love, and moral ambiguity. The film’s quiet dread and powerful reveal make it unforgettable.

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Mother Casts

Mother is a movie featuring a cast of available actors, including:

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Kim Hye-ja
Kim Hye-ja
Won Bin
Won Bin

🎬Mother Directors

Bong Joon ho

✍️Mother Writers

Bong Joon ho
Park Eun kyo

🎭Mother Producers

Lee Dong hoon
Diana Seo
Lee Jung jin

🎞️Genres

Thriller
Drama
Mystery

👥Target Audience

Adult (mature themes)

📖Story

A devoted mother goes to extreme lengths when her intellectually challenged son is accused of murdering a young woman. Driven by maternal love and desperation, she conducts her own investigation—uncovering disturbing truths about people, justice, and sacrifice.

⏱️Duration

129 minutes

🌍Country of Origin

South Korea

📅Release Date

May 28, 2009 (Cannes premiere), June 4, 2009 (South Korea)

📍Shooting Locations

These locations were selected for Mother shooting:

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South Korea

🌐Supported Languages

You can watch Mother in multiple languages:

Korean

💰Box Office Performance

Budget
~$2.7 million
Box Office
~$36 million worldwide

⭐IMDB Rating

Rating for Mother by IMDB:

approx. 7.8/10
/ 10

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