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Mother
마더
Directed by Bong Joon-ho
2009•2h 9m•R•★ 7.9
Crime / Drama / Mystery / Thriller
Synopsis
A fierce herbalist mother launches a desperate, morally unhinged investigation to clear her intellectually disabled adult son when he is framed for the brutal murder of a high school girl. Bong Joon-ho's razor-sharp thriller featuring Kim Hye-ja's unforgettable performance.
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Cast & Crew
DirectorBong Joon Ho
WriterBong Joon HoPark Eun-kyo
CinematographyHong Kyung-pyo
MusicLee Byung-woo
Principal Cast
Kim Hye-jaMother
Won BinYoon Do-joon
Jin GooJin-tae
Yoon Je-moonJe-moon
Jeon Mi-seonMi-seon
Song Sae-byukSepak Takraw Detective
Lee Young-sukElder at Junk Shop
Moon Hee-raMoon Ah-jeong
Technical Specifications
Runtime2h 9m (129 mins)
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DirectorBong Joon-ho
LanguagesKorean
CountryKR
StudioBarunson E&A • CJ Entertainment
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