Mother and Child

Name: Mother and Child
Director: Rodrigo García
Genre: Drama, Romance
Released: 2009-01-01
Duration: 125 min
Rating: 6.6
Cast: Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry Washington, Jimmy Smits, Samuel L. Jackson

2009Dir. Rodrigo García2h 5m

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Runtime2h 5m

Released2009

Budget$7M

Box office$4M

DirectorRodrigo García

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Mother and Child unfolds the complexities of adoption through three distinctly woven narratives. Rodrigo García crafts a tone that’s both tender and heavy, exploring themes of loss and connection. Annette Bening's performance as Karen is raw and haunting, capturing a mother's regret with a subtlety that lingers. Naomi Watts, as Elizabeth, brings a cool intensity that slowly cracks under the weight of her character's emotional isolation. The pacing feels deliberate, allowing for quiet moments that speak volumes. The cinematography enhances the mood, with a soft focus that complements the intimate storytelling. It's a film that doesn't shy away from the messy realities of relationships, making it stand out in the drama genre.

Released by Sony Pictures Classics in 2010.Shot on location in Los Angeles; rich, atmospheric visuals.Features a score by composer John Frizzell.Runtime is 125 minutes; rated R for mature themes.