Satoko Kurihara
Hiromi Nagasaku
Satoko Kurihara
Overview
After suffering through a long and unsuccessful series of fertility treatments, Satoko and her husband Kiyokazu make the decision to adopt a child. Six years after adopting a boy they named Asato, Satoko has quit her job to concentrate fully on her husband and son. The family lives a peaceful existence until the arrival of a stranger.
Trailer
#BIFF2020 Gala Presentation - True Mothers / 갈라 프레젠테이션 - 트루 마더스
Cast
Kiyokazu Kurihara
Arata Iura
Kiyokazu Kurihara
Hikari Katakura
Aju Makita
Hikari Katakura
Shizue Asami
Miyoko Asada
Shizue Asami
Takako Katakura
Hiroko Nakajima
Takako Katakura
Masaru Katakura
Tetsu Hirahara
Masaru Katakura
Misaki Katakura
Ren Komai
Misaki Katakura
Asato Kurihara
Reo Satou
Asato Kurihara
Takeshi Hamano
Go Riju
Takeshi Hamano
Takumi Aso
Taketo Tanaka
Takumi Aso
Maho
Hitomi Hazuki
Maho
Konomi
Rio Yamashita
Konomi
Reviews
badelf
The basic idea of the movie is pretty good but the story wanders all over the place. And the director's vision also wanders all over the place. Between those two faults, the movie is a mess. Still, I didn't turn it off in the first act.
Read full reviewAlunauwie
True Mothers, adapted from Mizuki Tsujimura’s novel Asa ga Kuru, offers a deeply emotional exploration of motherhood through the intersecting lives of Satoko and Hikari, two women connected by a child and bound by sacrifice. Instead of focusing solely on custody conflict, the film thoughtfully portrays different forms of maternal love—both from the woman who gives birth and the one who raises the child. With strong performances, elegant visuals, and a non-linear yet clear narrative, the film leaves a lasting impression about the true meaning of being a mother. Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)
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