True Mothers
dir. Naomi Kawase · 2020
The experience of love and connection can be profoundly complicated and is often intertwined with loss and sacrifice.
"True Mothers" is a poignant exploration of the intricate bonds of motherhood, navigating the delicate terrain between biological and adoptive ties. With an intimate visual style and a melancholic tone, it invites viewers to reflect on the nature of family, belonging, and the unexpected connections that shape our lives.
After suffering through a long and unsuccessful series of fertility treatments, Satoko and her husband Kiyokazu make the decision to adopt a child. Six years after adopting a boy they named Asato, Satoko has quit her job to concentrate fully on her husband and son. The family lives a peaceful existence until the arrival of a stranger.
