Mary & Myself (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2013, Mary & Myself is an animation film directed by Sam Decoste, running about 6 minutes.
What it’s about. This short animated documentary tells the story of 2 Chinese Canadian women making their theatrical debut playing “comfort women” in Eve Ensler’s The Vagina Monologues. Jia Tsu Thompson and Mary Mohammed spend long hours rehearsing at Mu Lan Teahouse in Halifax, where they read their lines over and over, sip tea, and recount buried stories of war. As they diligently practise together and at home, they come to have their own personal catharses. Fusing activism and performance, the film honours the thousands of girls and women from Korea, China, Japan and the Philippines who were forced into sexual slavery—into providing “comfort” to soldiers in the Imperial Japanese military during the 1930s and ’40s.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Mary & Myself has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on OVID. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mary & Myself page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mary & Myself tend to enjoy Spirited Away, Your Name., Grave of the Fireflies and Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mary & Myself (2013)?
- In US, Mary & Myself is available to stream on OVID. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Mary & Myself worth watching?
- Mary & Myself holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- When was Mary & Myself released?
- Mary & Myself was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 6 minutes.