Mother Dao, the Turtlelike (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 1995, Mother Dao, the Turtlelike is a history and documentary film directed by Vincent Monnikendam, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. In a span of ninety minutes the film aims to show how the Netherlands administered its colony as a colonial enterprise and what the relations were like at the time. The usual commentary has been omitted and in its place poems and songs in Bahasa Indonesia have been included in a digital sound composition. In Mother Dao the Turtlelike, the viewer sees how the colonial machinery in the 1920s was implanted in a world so different from Western Europe.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Mother Dao, the Turtlelike has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Dao, the Turtlelike page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Dao, the Turtlelike tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Dao, the Turtlelike (1995)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Dao, the Turtlelike change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Dao, the Turtlelike worth watching?
- Mother Dao, the Turtlelike holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- When was Mother Dao, the Turtlelike released?
- Mother Dao, the Turtlelike was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.