Feature2018·110m·6.8

Mothers

After my husband died, his son came to me and i became his mother.

Drama

The owner of a student study center gets an awkward request and suddenly faces the prospect of raising her dead husband's teenage son by herself.

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Cast

Lim Soo-jung

Hyo-jin

Yoon Chan-young

Jong-wook

Lee Sang-hee

Mi-ran

Oh Mi-yeon

Myeong-ja

Seo Shin-ae

Joo-mi

Han Joo-wan

Jeong-woo

Kim Sun-young

Yeon-hwa

Seo Jeong-yeon

Seo-yeong

Kim Min-jae

Kyeong-taek

Kim Tae-woo

Kyeong-soo

Jun Sung-ae

Maternal Grandmother

Park Ock-chool

Realtor

Jang Hye-jin

Jung-hee

Kim Ja-young

Ji-nam's Mother

Park Chan-guk

Building Manager

Woo Ji-hyun

Police Officer

Details

Status
Released
Original language
Korean
Languages
Korean
Budget
Revenue
Age rating
Quality
4K UHD · HDR10 · Dolby Vision
Production
Myung FilmsCGV Arthouse

Crew

Director

Lee Dong-eun

Writers

Lee Dong-eun, Lee Dong-eun

Sung Seung-taek

Director of Photography

Choi Hyun-sook

Editor

Jang Joo-hee

Costume Design

Park In-young

Original Music Composer

Gallery

Reviews

Alunauwie

9/12/2025

8.0

A 32-year-old widow, Hyojin, is unexpectedly tasked with raising her late husband’s teenage son, leading to a subtle, emotional journey of reluctant motherhood and healing. The film explores diverse portrayals of mothers—biological, step, and expectant—across generations, revealing the quiet strength required to choose care over comfort. Through understated performances and a reflective narrative, it redefines what it truly means to be a “mother.” Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)