Young Mothers

Young Mothers

2025 · 106 min · FR · 6.5 (71 votes)
Dir. Luc Dardenne, Jean-Pierre Dardenne · Starring Babette Verbeek, Elsa Houben, Janaïna Halloy Fokan, Lucie Laruelle, Samia Hilmi, Jef Jacobs
Drama

Housed in a shelter for young mothers, Jessica, Perla, Julia, Ariane, and Naïma, all of whom have grown up in difficult circumstances, struggle to obtain a better life for themselves and their children.

VIBE

This film offers a raw, empathetic look into the lives of young mothers navigating immense challenges. It's a grounded, character-driven drama that feels both gritty and hopeful, exploring the resilience required to forge a better future. The mood is authentic, inviting reflection on shared human struggles and the power of community.

grittyempathetichopefulrawchallengingsteadysocial realismcharacter-drivenintimate portraitobservationalmotherhoodresiliencepovertycommunitysocial struggle
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