Mother (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1988, Mother is a drama film directed by Zenzō Matsuyama, running about 76 minutes.
What it’s 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 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.
Who’s in it. Mother stars Jitsuko Yoshimura, Takako Miki, Takuzō Kawatani and Toki Shiozawa, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, Mother has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother (1988)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother worth watching?
- Mother holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Mother?
- Mother stars Jitsuko Yoshimura, Takako Miki, Takuzō Kawatani, Toki Shiozawa and Terukazu Sato.
- When was Mother released?
- Mother was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 76 minutes.