The World Without a Mother (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1977, The World Without a Mother is a drama, family and romance film directed by Lee Won-se, running about 120 minutes.
What it’s about. His mother having died while giving birth to his younger brother, and his father mentally incapacitated due to a serious car accident, 13-year old Yeong-cheol must look after his yoyng siblings. His neighbors, however, feel that it would be a kindness to have the children sent to an orphanage.
Who’s in it. The World Without a Mother stars Kim Jae-seong, Lee Gyeong-tae, Kim Eun-ju and Kim Hyeon-seong, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The World Without a Mother 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 The World Without a Mother page.
If you liked it. Fans of The World Without a Mother tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The World Without a Mother (1977)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The World Without a Mother change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The World Without a Mother worth watching?
- The World Without a Mother holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The World Without a Mother?
- The World Without a Mother stars Kim Jae-seong, Lee Gyeong-tae, Kim Eun-ju, Kim Hyeon-seong and Park Keun-hyong.
- When was The World Without a Mother released?
- The World Without a Mother was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 120 minutes.