Mother Water (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2010, Mother Water is a comedy film directed by Kana Matsumoto, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s about. Blessed with several large rivers, interconnected streams and springs, Japan's ancient capital, Kyoto, anoints the land with a bountiful source of water. In this tranquil setting, three women join the flow of a small community with the subtle presence of a spring breeze. Setsuko , the proprietor of a whiskey-only bar; Takako, the owner of a coffee shop along the waterway; Hatsumi, a maker of tofu so delicious it seems to spring forth from the clear water. Under their subtle influence, other townspeople gradually begin their own streams too: Yamanoha, a local worker for a furniture workshop; Otome, the owner of a neighborhood public bath; Jin, a young man who assists him at the bath; Makoto, a wayfarer about the town. Among their daily lives, there is Poplar, a small child with a perpetually friendly smile.
Who’s in it. Mother Water stars Satomi Kobayashi as Setsuko, Mikako Ichikawa as Hatsumi, Kyoko Koizumi as Takako and Ryo Kase as Yamanoha, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mother Water 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 Mother Water page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Water tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Water (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Water change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Water worth watching?
- Mother Water holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother Water?
- Mother Water stars Satomi Kobayashi, Mikako Ichikawa, Kyoko Koizumi, Ryo Kase and Kento Nagayama.
- When was Mother Water released?
- Mother Water was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.