Mother (2009) – A Shining Example of Korean Cinema

Mother is an 2009 South Korean drama film directed by and starring Bong Joon-ho. The movie is an exploration of the relationship between a poor mother and her mentally disabled son and their struggles with the harsh realities of life.

The movie stars Hye-ja Kim as the mother, a poor widowed single mother who will do anything to protect her son, Do-joon, played by Bin Won. The movie follows the two as they try to solve the mystery of a girl’s death, while exploring themes of family, justice and sacrifice.

The cinematography of Mother is exquisite and allows the viewer to connect emotionally with the characters. The tender dynamic between mother and son helps us to sympathize with their situation while they endure all of society’s judgment. Bong Joon-Ho plays up the emotion of their relationship beautifully, making Mother an emotional roller coaster ride to behold.

Mother is an impressive and all-encompassing example of Korean cinema. It allows the audience to connect with characters and grapple with both the light and dark sides of our humanity. It is an emotional experience and is sure to be remembered in the annals of Korean cinema.

For more information on Mother, please visit Wikipedia. Additionally, you can find the film streaming on Amazon Prime Video.