Surviving My Mother
Surviving My Mother

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Surviving My Mother

2007
Movie
95 min
English

Clara's mother is on her death bed as she tells her daughter that she regrets they are not closer. This revelation causes Clara to pursue a closer relationship with her own daughter, Bianca.

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IMDb6.1/10
Director: Norman JewisonGenres: Drama, Comedy

Plot Summary

A woman estranged from her manipulative and overbearing mother attempts to rebuild their relationship after her mother suffers a stroke. As she navigates the complexities of her mother's recovery and their shared past, she uncovers hidden truths and confronts the deep-seated issues that have long plagued their family dynamic.

Critical Reception

Surviving My Mother received a mixed to positive reception from critics, with many praising Genevieve Bujold's performance as the overbearing mother and Norman Jewison's sensitive direction. Some critics found the plot somewhat predictable, but overall, it was appreciated for its exploration of difficult mother-daughter relationships.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praises for Genevieve Bujold's powerhouse performance.

  • Appreciated for its sensitive portrayal of a strained mother-daughter relationship.

  • Some viewers found the narrative trajectory to be somewhat conventional.

Google audience: Audience reception for "Surviving My Mother" is not widely documented on Google's platform.

Fun Fact

Director Norman Jewison, known for films like 'Fiddler on the Roof' and 'Moonstruck,' returned to filmmaking with 'Surviving My Mother' after a significant hiatus.

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