Motherhood (JP) (2022)

Other name: 母性, Bosei, Maternal Instinct

Description:

The tragic suicide of high school student Sayaka plunges her family into mystery, with the reason for her death remaining unknown. Outwardly, Sayaka's life appeared normal, seemingly raised with love and care by her mother, Rumiko. Yet, beneath this facade lies a profound emotional chasm. Rumiko is a mother unable to give love, while Sayaka is a daughter who desperately yearns to receive it. The film explores this painful disconnect through their vastly different perspectives. As both mother and daughter recall the same past incidents, their individual narratives diverge dramatically, revealing a troubling gap in their shared history. This powerful drama, adapted from Minato Kanae's novel Bosei, delves into the complexities of their relationship, questioning the very nature of love, truth, and what it means to be a mother and a daughter.

Director: Hiroki Ryuichi [廣木隆一]

Country: Japanese

Status: Completed

Released: 2022

Genre:Family; Investigation; Mystery; Novel