Mommies (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 4
Released in 2022, Mommies is a family and drama film directed by Vinci Wong Wan-Sze, running about 30 minutes.
What it’s about. Mommies tells an emotionally compelling and complex story of two interwoven mother-and-son relationships. Sally works as a hostess, a kind of life her unruly son Keith loathes and from which he seeks refuge through self-harm. Keith looks with longing for the seemingly happy and loving relationship between mentally-ill Mandy and her son Luke. Yearning to become part of the other family, Keith wishes Mandy were his mother instead. But will that ever be possible? The sympathetic Mandy and Luke try to help Keith, and when they think things are looking better... Subtly told, Mommies captures the human condition of Hong Kong people’s lives seldom seen.
Who’s in it. Mommies stars Luna Shaw as Mandy, Wong Tsz-Ho as Keith, Athenara Wong as Sally and Kenneth Choi Yat Ming as Luke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.0/10, Mommies has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mommies page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mommies tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Back to the Future, The Lion King and Coco.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mommies (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mommies change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mommies worth watching?
- Mommies holds an audience score of 4.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy family and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mommies?
- Mommies stars Luna Shaw, Wong Tsz-Ho, Athenara Wong, Kenneth Choi Yat Ming and Phoebe Au.
- When was Mommies released?
- Mommies was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 30 minutes.