Mother at War
1918. World War I rages in Europe while Erna Jensen tends to her ordinary life at home in Bramstrup, with her simple-minded son, Kalle. One day the village constable comes to enlist Kalle for military service for the German Empire – of which Southern Jutland is a part. If Erna is to save Kalle from certain death, she must follow him through thick and thin. Upon a chance meeting with a deserting solder she trades identities. Now disguised as Private Julius Rasmussen, Erna heads for the front. In her encounters with the other soldiers and in the presence of the war, unknown sides of Erna are awoken. This is the story of a woman who won’t let a war prevent her from fighting for what she loves.
A devoted mother becomes increasingly suspicious of her son's new wife, fearing she is not who she claims to be. As her paranoia escalates, she begins to investigate the new bride, uncovering a dark secret that threatens their family. The situation spirals into a dangerous game of deception and survival.
Mother at War was primarily released as a made-for-television movie and received a mixed to negative reception. Critics and audiences noted its predictable plot and melodramatic tone, though some appreciated the performances of the lead actors. It did not garner significant mainstream critical attention.
Google audience: Audience reception for 'Mother at War' is scarce on public platforms like Google Reviews, with limited available data suggesting a generally unenthusiastic response, often citing the film's conventional narrative and dramatic overtones.
The film was originally titled 'My Son's Ex-Wife' before being changed to 'Mother at War' for its release.
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