The Mother (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film
Released in 2016, The Mother is a notable film directed by Erdenetsetseg Bazarragchaa, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. This is the film that encouraged us to explore Mongolian cinema. This portrait of a mother fighting for her son, who has been accused of murder, is of a very high artistic standard and was almost selected for competition at FIFF 2017. Sergio Leone’s lyricism seems to be evoked from the very first scene and the influence of the most eloquent Soviet cinema can also be seen.
Who’s in it. The Mother stars Dorjdagwa Myagmar, Byambatsogt Dashnyam, Tsengel Oyunbat and Enkhtuwshin Baljaa, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Mother page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Mother (2016)?
- In US, The Mother is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The Mother?
- The Mother stars Dorjdagwa Myagmar, Byambatsogt Dashnyam, Tsengel Oyunbat, Enkhtuwshin Baljaa and Mendbayar Dagvadorj.
- When was The Mother released?
- The Mother was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.