An exploration about what it means to be a mother
This show does something special. It goes beyond just telling a story, but it shows you what it means to be a mother and to have a mother. This is one of the GOATs of TV shows, up there with the likes of Go Ahead and My Mister. This show is a longform essay about mothering and motherhood, and is wonderfully nuanced and poignant in its commentary about social issues. But at the heart of it all, it's about the love story between a lonely woman and a lonely child, how they became mother and daughter to each other, and how they chose each other over and over again.(I need a Father counterpart now please 🙏)
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drama " Mother "
Prepare-se para uma experiĂŞncia que vai tocar sua alma e despertar suas emoções mais profundas. "Mother" Ă© mais do que um drama; Ă© uma jornada incrivelmente comovente que captura a essĂŞncia do amor, sacrifĂcio e proteção.Desde o momento em que assisti ao primeiro episĂłdio de "Mother", fui envolvido pela trama envolvente e pelas atuações magistrais dos atores. Cada cena Ă© carregada de emoções genuĂnas, e a narrativa aborda temas difĂceis, como abuso infantil, de uma maneira sensĂvel e poderosa.
A histĂłria segue a professora Soo-Jin e sua determinação de proteger sua aluna, Hye-Na, do terrĂvel ciclo de abuso em que ela está presa. Ă€ medida que as personagens lutam com escolhas impossĂveis, somos lembrados da força do amor maternal e da capacidade humana de enfrentar adversidades. ( Claro que vocĂŞs devem saber )
O que realmente torna "Mother" excepcional Ă© sua habilidade de mergulhar nas complexidades emocionais dos personagens. Cada olhar, gesto e palavra carrega um peso significativo, fazendo com que nos conectemos profundamente com suas jornadas e lutas.
Em suma, "Mother" Ă© um testemunho do poder da narrativa televisiva. Com uma histĂłria que permanecerá com vocĂŞ muito depois de terminar de assistir, este drama Ă© uma obra-prima emocional que recomendo sem hesitação. Prepare-se para uma experiĂŞncia inesquecĂvel que irá tocar seu coração de maneiras que vocĂŞ jamais imaginou.
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What it means to be a mother
There's a kind of pain want to start this review by talking about.I first heard of this kind of pain when I read and watched Margret Atwood is the handmaid's Tale.in her book she talks about akind of pain that is so deep that you laugh. When I read about this I thought how much plain does a person have to be in to laugh instead of instead of cry. That’s the kind of pain this show made me feel. that’s how emotional invested I was in the show.
Kang soo Jin and Kim Hye Na spend 50 days on the run. 50 days as mother and daughter. 50 days as Kim yoon Bok. From the moment soo Jin found hye na in that trash bag outside her house I felt everything. I was in so much pain and when soo Jin and yoon bok are seperated, the pain is so deep that I laugh. I couldn’t stop laughing because we were there. Not almost we were there. And then we hear the sirens. The escape was so close that we touched it and then we hear the sirens. I couldn’t stop laughing and then I couldn’t stop crying.
This show has one thing and one thing only to tell you. Not everyone can be a mother. The courage to risk everything and give up everything for a child, not everyone has that.
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The background music at some places are soothing.
The mother (birth as well as adopted as per story) and the child acting stands at every scenes.
Even though the story goes in a slow pace its make viewers to watch it without any hesitation.
This drama not only talks above the love between the mother and daughter ,it also talks about child abuse.
p.s : If you are an emotional person, sit with a tissue box. Every episodes makes you cry.
Such a heart touching ride.
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This drama is absolutely amazing, beautiful and brilliant. From episode one to the finale, it gives me a roller coaster of emotions. The message is for everyone to know about Child abuse and the aftermath. It really puts you into perspective.
Standing ovation for all the cast. Their acting is beyond amazing. What a breathtaking performances of their characters that will touch you down to your core. I like the twist and turns at every point and how I feel refresh after a good long cry.
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underrated but so so worthwhile !!
genuinely the best drama i've watched, with every. single. episode exceeding my expectations.cried multiple times for a lot of of the episodes, laughed a lot, was angry often, shocked, tense but mostly, learnt a LOT of lessons.. this drama has everything and more you'd need.
the synopsis doesn't even encapture half of the drama's charm... from exploring the topics of what it means to be a Mother, it dwells upon other aspects such as adoption, society, abuse, sacrifices, the criminal justice system and so much more. personally, i loved the focus on other characters too, so you will get a chance to go beyond just the main characters, and resonate with everyone else.
the acting is incredible. the plot is well-executed, with not a single boring scene despite it touching upon such a serious concept.
definitely would recommend it, though not any other drama could ever compare. it is so moving and will undoubtedly have a close place in my heart.
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WARNING! Prepare your tissues!
Didn't expect myself to go through a roller coaster of emotions while watching this show from start till the end. The setting and cinematography of the show sets you into the emotions easily and the plot is straightforward, does not have not any subplots or major twists.Acting for me was a 10/10. Always liked Lee Bo Young & she has truly aced her role in this show! Definitely a kdrama that I would recommend to anyone!
FINAL VERDICT: recommended for those that are in for a highly emotional ride
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If your looking for a drama in the true sense of the word, then this is for you. If your looking for fantasy or an exaggerated love story then this is not for you.
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Beautiful Portrayal of Motherhood
⋆ This drama portrays motherhood from different perspectives. Alongside the main storyline, we see motherhood from Soojin's adoptive mother & her birth mother.⋆ This drama explores in great depth the meaning of being a "mother".
At first I thought 16 episodes were far too long for this type of drama but the writers made very good use of each episode. They explore and closed the story very nicely. We are not left to wonder what happened X or why did this happen?
: ̗̀➛ story + character development
I enjoyed watching the 2 leads become closer and attached to each other. Their dynamics worked well together.
The exploration of the characters (main+side) showed how many are imperfect which gave the drama an element of realness.
I also appreciate how we were given enough information and closure for side character stories.
: ̗̀➛ story + cinematography
The writing and story-telling was honestly beautiful. The dialogue added perfectly to the story.
The crew did well with the cinematography whether to show us a dark scene or the lovely scenery.
: ̗̀➛ acting
Absolutely brilliant acting from the entire cast. I was really impressed with the child actress Heo Yool, she gave off a strong performance!
Lee Bo-young as Soojin was just perfect. She beautifully portrayed the change from cold to warmth in Soojin.
: ̗̀➛ overall thoughts
Mother is not the typical kdrama as it's not as light-hearted. But it did keep me warm. It also made me think about those who are mother figures in my own life. I highly recommend this drama to anyone who wants to watch!
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A drama that left a hole in my heart, a beautiful hole nevertheless.
So Jin, the protagonist, is a complex and layered individual. She is a scientist who is preparing a PhD thesis about birds, and had to work as a part-time substitute teacher at Hye Na's elementary school.Hye Na, the main character is a victim of bullying in school and an abused kid in her household. Despite her difficulties, she rarely shows her distress and only lets out a cheerful personality and kind character. Her gorgeous childlike smile is the first thing that gets to break the ice between her and Su-jin's cold demeanor, and through their very first interaction SuJin and Hye Na get to strongly connect and relate to each other.
Su Jin slowly starts to care about this mysterious girl who is supposed to be her student for a moment, and her caring and compassionate mother nature emerges with her decision to kidnap Hye Na in order save her from her the violence and abuse she faces in her household.
Along the way, with different flashbacks, the traumatic past of Su Jin starts to unfold subtly as we get to observe and empathize with her feelings of anxiety and self-doubt when it comes to her ability to save Hye Na and successfully move with her to another country.
Hye Na, whose name becomes Yoon Bok as she begins her new life with Su Jin, starts to learn to not only love others unconditionally but also take the time to feel loved. Her trust, attachment and admiration for Su Jin grows deeper and deeper as she comes into terms with the idea of having her as a new Mother. The journey also digs into Su Jin's background, who in Yoon Bok's company, gets to confront her past fears, her family, society, and accept the trauma she has experienced previously in her childhood.
The story is about the pure love that two human beings are capable of feeling for each other, a mother and a child who started out as complete strangers, only to become the center of one anothers' lives.
I gave the drama a 10 out of 10 for its great plot, the characters that are beautifuly written, and the cast who are simply mindblowing. I loved the acting because it wasn't only believable but it gave to the story its whole magic. I loved the absence of any romantic elements, as the story was focused on motherhood which made it captivating and emotionally impactful. I've rewatched it for the third time this year and couldn't help but cry wholeheartdely with each depressing scene. The lines are heartbreakingly perfect, and every character falls perfectly into its place.
I've learned from Yoon bok how to always take note of the glimpses of beauty I come to encouter in my everyday life, to never take things for granted and to always smile. Her small journal was like a magical purse, in which she hid all the beautiful memories, as if she was collecting some rare gems she fears to lose. Now I've managed to have my own journal of gems to help me stay strong when life gets hard.
The monologue that Kang Yeong Shin (Sujin's mother) says towards the end in her last moments of farewell, has dug its way deep inside my heart and is still be one of the most marvellous scenes I've watched in a kdrama.
Now if I had to describe this work in a word, it would be "MAJESTICAL" with no doubt.
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