Mothertime
Adaptation of the novel by Gillian White. A drunken woman's children lock her in the sauna in an attempt to cure her of her alcoholism. The teenage daughter runs the house and tries to engineer a reunion between her parents. But the parents have been keeping secrets from their children, and nothing is as it seems.
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Plot Summary
A disillusioned former detective, haunted by the unsolved disappearance of his daughter years ago, becomes obsessed with a young woman who resembles her. As he delves deeper into her life, he uncovers a dark conspiracy that may hold the key to his own tragedy.
Critical Reception
Mothertime received mixed reviews from critics, with some praising its atmospheric tension and Tom Arnold's performance, while others found the plot convoluted and predictable. Audiences were similarly divided.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its dark, suspenseful atmosphere.
- Tom Arnold's performance as a grieving father was noted as a highlight.
- Criticized for a convoluted and ultimately unsatisfying plot resolution.
Google audience: Audience reception for Mothertime is largely unavailable in aggregated online formats, making it difficult to summarize specific points of like or dislike.
Fun Fact
Although released in 1997, the film had a limited theatrical run and is primarily known through its home video release, contributing to its relatively low profile.
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