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True Mothers

2020, Movie, 2h 20min

After suffering through a long and unsuccessful series of fertility treatments, Satoko and her husband Kiyokazu make the decision to adopt a child. Six years after adopting a boy they named Asato, Satoko has quit her job to concentrate fully on her husband and son. The family lives a peaceful existence until the arrival of a stranger.

Country: Japan

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Reviews

Critic Simran Hans

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...[a] tender, compassionate drama about the complexities of motherhood.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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...I admired the non-macho aesthetic of the film and the utterly committed performance from Aju Makita.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Ryan Lattanzio

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...shimmers with beauty and melancholy.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Caroline Hainer

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Det är stillsamt och drömskt.

Read full review at Svt Kulturnyheterna

Critic Mats Johnson

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...en komplex melodram om relationer, moderskap och adoption.

Read full review at Göteborgsposten

Critic Gustav Larsed

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...jag verkligen rekommenderar Sanna mödrar som är en mycket finstämd film. Avskräcks inte heller av dess längd utan ge den en chans och jag kan garantera att ni inte lämnas oberörda.

Read full review at Filmtopp

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True Mothers is a powerful and thought-provoking drama that explores the complexities of motherhood, adoption, and family. The film tells the story of Satoko and Kiyokazu, a couple who adopt a young boy named Asato after struggling with infertility. Their happy family is turned upside down when they receive a threatening phone call from a woman claiming to be Asato's biological mother, who demands money in exchange for keeping their adoption a secret. As the story unfolds, we learn about Asato's biological mother, Hikari, a teenager who was forced to give up her baby due to her family's opposition. The film masterfully weaves together different timelines and perspectives, offering a nuanced and emotional portrayal of the complex relationships between mothers and their children. With its outstanding performances and delicate direction, True Mothers is a must-see for anyone interested in thought-provoking cinema.

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You can stream True Mothers on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home

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