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Release Year2020
Runtime0h 10m
LanguageMandarin
CertificationNR
Genres—
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DirectorEris Qian
WritersEris Qian
TypeFeature Film
Rating0.0 out of 10
Cast7 credited
Also Known AsMother Tongue
About Mother Tongue
Born and raised in the US, Lisa Lin seems to have a perfectly wholesome American life. However, when her mother lost her English language ability due to Alzheimer’s, Lisa suddenly realized that fundamentally something has been missing in herself which has kept her away from her mother in her entire life.
Directed by Eris Qian, Mother Tongue leans on a strong ensemble — Patricia Lee Chu, Nathan Reese Edmondson, Queen Esther — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about screen titles of 2020.
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