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Mothers

"After my husband died, his son came to me and i became his mother."

The owner of a student study center gets an awkward request and suddenly faces the prospect of raising her dead husband's teenage son by herself.

Top Cast

  • Lim Soo-jung

    Lim Soo-jung

    Hyo-jin

  • Yoon Chan-young

    Yoon Chan-young

    Jong-wook

  • Lee Sang-hee

    Lee Sang-hee

    Mi-ran

  • Oh Mi-yeon

    Oh Mi-yeon

    Myeong-ja

  • Seo Shin-ae

    Seo Shin-ae

    Joo-mi

  • Han Joo-wan

    Han Joo-wan

    Jeong-woo

  • Kim Sun-young

    Kim Sun-young

    Yeon-hwa

  • Seo Jeong-yeon

    Seo Jeong-yeon

    Seo-yeong

  • Kim Min-jae

    Kim Min-jae

    Kyeong-taek

Overview

The owner of a student study center gets an awkward request and suddenly faces the prospect of raising her dead husband's teenage son by herself.

Rating

6.8 / 10
12 Reviews
1 Popular

1 Reviews

  • Alunauwie
    Alunauwie
    8 Sep 12, 2025

    A 32-year-old widow, Hyojin, is unexpectedly tasked with raising her late husband’s teenage son, leading to a subtle, emotional journey of reluctant motherhood and healing. The film explores diverse portrayals of mothers—biological, step, and expectant—across generations, revealing the quiet strength required to choose care over comfort. Through understated performances and a reflective narrative, it redefines what it truly means to be a “mother.” Read the full review here: (Indonesian version : alunauwie.com)

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