Korean film “Mother” is a bizarre blend of murder mystery, sordid thriller and provocative character study, but the film’s whole proves to be greater than the sum of its parts.
“Mother” follows the strange relationship between the mentally impaired Do-joon and his feverishly devoted mother, who is not given a name. She is simply Mother, which is fitting for a movie this coldly detached and disturbing.
The bond between mother and son is the most disconcerting aspect of the film — Mother and Do-joon share the same bed at night, and she likes to watch him while he urinates.
Movie Review
Mother
Dive verdict: 4 of 5 stars
