Mother is such a beautiful drama. This drama manages to depict fully developed female portrayals that are as nuanced as they are flawed. These women are extremely multilayered and deep. This drama goes deeper than just the relationship between Kang Soo Jin and Kim Hye Na. It delves head first into defining what it means to be a mother and the far reaches of a mother’s love.

I do want to caution the wary, that this drama is not for the faint of heart. This drama does not shy away from difficult topics such as abuse, abandonment and loss.

Heo Yool, the child actress who portrays Kim Hye Na is absolutely incredible. At such a young age she is able to display such depth and seem so wise for her age. To think this young lady is only seven, just about blows me away. Mother also features a lot of great talent in Lee Bo Young, Lee Hye Young, Go Sung Hee and Nam Ki Ae. These women are absolutely breathtaking in the roles.

Though it took me a little time to warm to this drama, Mother proved to be extremely moving. It’s hard to find dramas that depict such realistic portrayals or women like this drama. This is such a compelling drama about female to female relationships. I strongly recommend this one!