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Cast
Erika Toda
as Rumiko
Mei Nagano
as Sayaka
Mao Daichi
as Tsuyuki Hanae
Masaki Miura
as Tadokoro Satoshi
Yuri Nakamura
as Sasaki Hitomi
Rio Yamashita
as Tadokoro Ritsuko
Atsuko Takahata
as Rumiko's mother-in-law
Yasushi Fuchikami
as [Sayaka's colleague]
Miyuko Ochii
as Tadokoro Sayaka [Childhood]
Honami Sato
as [Sayaka's colleague]
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2022
Runtime1h 56m
LanguageJapanese
CertificationNR
GenresDrama, Mystery
Votes12
DirectorRyuichi Hiroki
WritersAnne Horiizumi
TypeFeature Film
Rating7.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsMotherhood
About Motherhood
Sayaka, a high school student, kills herself but the reason behind her suicide is unknown. She appeared to have led a normal life with her family. Her mother Rumiko seemed to have raised Sayaka with love and care. In reality, that does not seem to be the case. When the mother and daughter recall the same incidents that took place in the past, they tell very different stories.
Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, Motherhood leans on a strong ensemble — Erika Toda, Mei Nagano, Mao Daichi — 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 drama titles of 2022.
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