Japanese Mom

Name: Japanese Mom
Director: Kim Moo-won
Genre: Romance
Released: 2017-01-01
Duration: 91 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Jeon Ji-hak, Choi Min-ho, Saki Mizumi, Ha Roo, Ahn So-hee

2017Dir. Kim Moo-won1h 31m

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About This Movie

Japanese Mom is quite the oddity in the realm of drama and romance. Directed by Kim Moo-won, this 2017 film dives into some pretty uncomfortable themes, mixing the absurd and the heartfelt. The pacing feels off at times, which actually amplifies its quirks. Performances are a mixed bag; Ki-ho comes off as pretty selfish, while Yuki’s character feels more layered. The whole mother-son dynamic, mixed with infidelity, creates a strangely compelling atmosphere. It’s not your typical love story—more like a critique of relationships wrapped in a bizarre package. It’s definitely unique, for better or worse, and might leave you scratching your head by the end.

Region 2 DVD released in 2018Standard definition, with Korean and Japanese audioSubtitled in English, but not always accurateLimited festival screenings outside Korea