My Mother and Her Guest (1961): cast, story & where to watch
1961 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1961, My Mother and Her Guest is a drama and romance film directed by Shin Sang-ok, running about 103 minutes.
What it’s about. Six-year-old Ok Hee is glad when Mr. Han comes to board at her house full of women. She plays messenger for Mr. Han and her widowed mother as they quietly fall in love, but is her support enough to guard their love?
Who’s in it. My Mother and Her Guest stars Choi Eun-hee as Mother, Kim Jin-kyu as Guest, Han Eun-jin as Grandmother and Do Kum-bong as Maidservant, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, My Mother and Her Guest 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 My Mother and Her Guest page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Mother and Her Guest tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Mother and Her Guest (1961)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Mother and Her Guest change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Mother and Her Guest worth watching?
- My Mother and Her Guest holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Mother and Her Guest?
- My Mother and Her Guest stars Choi Eun-hee, Kim Jin-kyu, Han Eun-jin, Do Kum-bong and Kim Hee-kap.
- When was My Mother and Her Guest released?
- My Mother and Her Guest was released in 1961, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.