Mothers and Sisters (2000)

Other name: 엄마야 누나야, Eommaya nunaya

Description:

"Mothers and Sisters" explores the complex lives of twins, born via artificial insemination and separated at birth, who are completely unaware of each other's existence. The story unfolds dramatically when one twin, Seung Ri, is unexpectedly abandoned by her mother and compelled to live with her biological father. This sudden change plunges Seung Ri into a whirlwind of emotional adjustment. She deeply misses her mother and struggles significantly to adapt to her new family environment, which includes a newly discovered twin brother and three half-sisters. Amidst her personal challenges, an unexpected connection forms as her friend's brother, Soo Cheol, befriends her eldest half-sister. This particular half-sister possesses the ability to hear but lost her voice due to a tragic childhood accident, adding a unique and poignant dimension to their developing relationship. The film delves into themes of family, identity, and the search for belonging in unforeseen circumstances.

Producer: MBC

Director: Lee Kwan Hee [이관희]

Country: Korean

Status: Completed

Released: 2000

Genre:Drama; Family; Romance