Mother and Child

Mother and Child

2009 · 125 min · EN · R · 6.7 (130 votes)
Dir. Rodrigo García · Starring Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry Washington, Jimmy Smits, Samuel L. Jackson, S. Epatha Merkerson
DramaRomance

The lives of three women have a commonality: adoption. Karen is a physical therapist who regrets that, as a teenager, she gave up her daughter for adoption. Elizabeth was an adopted child and is now a successful lawyer, but her personal life lacks warmth. Lucy and her husband have failed to conceive and now hope to adopt a baby to make their family complete.

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A deeply emotional journey exploring the profound bonds of family and the lingering impact of choices. It's a thoughtful, character-focused drama that tugs at the heartstrings with its raw honesty and quiet hope.

melancholichopefulintrospectiveheartfeltsteadycharacter-driven dramarealisticemotionaladoptionfamilyregretidentity
pregnancyadoptionfamily relationshipsadoptive mothermother daughter relationship
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