Saving Mother Robot (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2013, Saving Mother Robot is a drama and family film directed by Chia-Lin Chu, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. Taipei, late Dec 2012. The city is going through an unprecedented winter heatwave, with temperatures in the 30s. Eight-year-old Tiger (Antoine) lives with his divorced mother, Cao Yi (Vivian Hsu), 36, who is struggling to make ends meet with her job as a magazine editor and reduced alimony payments from her ex-husband (Tang Kuo-chung). Tiger, who has a hyper-active imagination and sees his mother as a run-down robot who needs a new model, is not very bright at school and worries his art teacher (Mini Yang) with the dark pictures he draws in class.
Who’s in it. Saving Mother Robot stars Eric Tsang Chi-Wai as Cao Yi's boss, Huang Xiaoming as Xiao Tie, Vivian Hsu as Cao Yi and Tang Kuo-chung, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Saving Mother Robot has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Saving Mother Robot page.
If you liked it. Fans of Saving Mother Robot tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Saving Mother Robot (2013)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Saving Mother Robot change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Saving Mother Robot worth watching?
- Saving Mother Robot holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Saving Mother Robot?
- Saving Mother Robot stars Eric Tsang Chi-Wai, Huang Xiaoming, Vivian Hsu, Tang Kuo-chung and A Duan.
- When was Saving Mother Robot released?
- Saving Mother Robot was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.