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The Mother and the Bear

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Sara is shocked to find her daughter has fallen into a temporary comma after a late-night slip on ice. Sara, travelling over 9000 kilometres, finds herself in the harsh, unfamiliar, and unforgiving environment of Winnipeg in the winter.

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Ritesh Mehta IndieWire Ma directs Kim with remarkable clarity in his third feature, a stylistic and thematic departure from his previous work, which includes 2016’s psychological thriller Old Stone and the more recent To Live To Sing. Rated: B Sep 16, 2024 Full Review Rachel Ho Exclaim! A deceptively simple premise executed beautifully, filling the screen with gentle and warm humour while also balancing universal themes of hope, family and belonging. Rated: 8/10 Jul 24, 2025 Full Review Rose Ho The Asian Cut A uniquely charming and occasionally surreal comedy about one woman’s quest to discover more about herself beyond her role as wife and mother. Rated: 3.5/5 Jul 24, 2025 Full Review Kristy Strouse Film Inquiry The Mother and the Bear is a charming, whimsical story brimming with enduring adventures and self-discovery. It is an endearing film rife with warmth and spirit. Oct 8, 2024 Full Review Sarah Gopaul Digital Journal While one assumes they know where the story is going, the conclusion is actually somewhat unexpected yet refreshing as it continues to follow the journey of a reluctant empty nester. Sep 26, 2024 Full Review Read all reviews

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Johnny Ma

Director

Kim Ho-jung

Sara Kim

Lee Won-jae

Sam

Jonathan Kim

Min

Susan Hanson

Minji

Samantha Kendrick

Dr. Jennie

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Movie Info

Synopsis Sara is shocked to find her daughter has fallen into a temporary comma after a late-night slip on ice. Sara, travelling over 9000 kilometres, finds herself in the harsh, unfamiliar, and unforgiving environment of Winnipeg in the winter.
Director
Johnny Ma
Producer
Juan de Dios Larraín, Niv Fichman
Screenwriter
Johnny Ma
Production Co
Rhombus Media, Thin Stuff Productions, Fabula
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Runtime
1h 40m