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      Somebody's Mother

      Released Dec 26, 2016 1h 23m Drama List
      Reviews 100% Fewer than 50 Ratings Audience Score Two sisters struggle with what it means to be a mother when one loses her baby and the other is unable to care for her child. Read More Read Less Watch on Fandango at Home Premiered Jan 09 Buy Now

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      Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times Structured according to the five stages of grief, "Somebody's Mother" is an intensely personal drama about loss. Oct 19, 2017 Full Review Alan Ng Film Threat This film only works because of its performances by Gabriele and Evelyne Tollman. They bring authenticity to their characters, which keeps the story grounded. Rated: 8/10 May 29, 2020 Full Review Read all reviews

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      Linda P A tough and realistic look at the tragedy of losing children by two different mothers. Heartbreaking, honest performances make this a rare gem that should be seen. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 07/02/20 Full Review Audience Member Beautifully shot with an excellent script, this is a worthy story of parental love and a sibling relationship. The journey on the road to recovery is long and unflinching, which is exactly what you want in an indie drama. The fact that some of this movie is based on a true story makes it even more impactful. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Audience Member I felt especially attached to the story and the main two characters from the beginning. The acting and performances were honest and moving. It takes a kind of bravery to make a film that takes you on a journey through grief. The director's voice was confident, and her shots and shot choices forced me to go on an emotional ride I wasn't initially prepared for. This movie is definitely worth checking out. Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/02/23 Full Review Audience Member I really appreciated this film for it's raw and honest look at the difficult and dark aspects of motherhood. The contrast between two sisters and their very different experiences was fascinating and really made for a thought-provoking story. And I liked how the story was structured along the 5 stages of grief. The film is emotionally challenging, but ultimately is a triumph of motherhood, truth and life. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/17/23 Full Review Audience Member There is nothing worse than the loss of a child. This film tackles the grief and aftermath of that experience with an intimate honesty. The dark moody visual elevate the storytelling and the performances from the two sisters are compelling viewing! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 02/25/23 Full Review Audience Member Somebody's Mother is a powerful story about motherhood, grief, and the difficult road to recovery. The film follows two sisters, one whose baby dies tragically in the days after he is born, and another sister who is deemed unfit to care for her young child. Somebody's Mother really hit close to home for me. Our son was born a year ago, so I've become much more attuned to a lot of the really emotional and challenging issues explored in this film. During our pregnancy, we had friends who experienced miscarriages and another whose son died just days after he was born just like the child in the Somebody's Mother. The emotional toll it took on the parents was staggering and it was very authentically shown in Somebody's Mother. Several scenes in Somebody's Mother mirrored real life experiences that I had seen myself -- the inability for the grieving mother to handle a baby shower, families being divided, etc. Similarly, Anna's scene where she is being completely overwhelmed by her screaming child is very authentic as well. While Anna was pushed beyond her breaking point and made a dangerous decision, I think all parents would have to admit to the familiarity of these tantrums and how they've been pushed to the edge before and did not know how they could possibly handle parenting their child at that given moment. Somebody's Mother does an excellent job of telling a story that isn't really being told and that people are often uncomfortable talking about. The filmmakers and actresses did an excellent job exploring these very challenging real life issues that affect more people than we realize. It's vital that this sensitive story was handled with mature directing and honest acting, and the Somebody's Mother team deserves a lot of credit for doing that in this film. I think Somebody's Mother is an important film to see and I highly recommend it. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/05/23 Full Review Read all reviews Post a rating

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      Movie Info

      Synopsis Two sisters struggle with what it means to be a mother when one loses her baby and the other is unable to care for her child.
      Director
      Gabriela Tollman
      Screenwriter
      Evelyne Tollman, Gabriela Tollman
      Distributor
      Indie Rights
      Production Co
      Tollman Sisters
      Genre
      Drama
      Original Language
      English
      Release Date (Theaters)
      Dec 26, 2016, Limited
      Release Date (Streaming)
      Oct 20, 2017
      Runtime
      1h 23m
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