Motherhood
The miniseries follows the lives of Tatiana, her two daughters and her granddaughter. Tatiana is a fitness instructor at one of the best gyms in town, her elder daughter works as a secretary in a company while the younger still goes to high school. Tatiana’s experiences with men and in marriage have been painful. She tries to inculcate that same mistrust to her daughters… But it all changes when one of them falls in love!
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Plot Summary
A stressed-out mother, Eliza, tries to balance her responsibilities and maintain her sanity during a chaotic single day in New York City. She juggles her daughter's upcoming seventh birthday party, her own artistic aspirations, and the general mayhem of family life. The film explores the overwhelming, often comical, challenges of modern motherhood.
Critical Reception
Motherhood received mixed to positive reviews, with critics generally praising Molly Shannon's performance and the film's relatable portrayal of maternal stress. Some found the plot to be somewhat predictable, but appreciated its heartfelt moments and humor.
What Reviewers Say
- Praises Molly Shannon's comedic timing and deeply relatable performance.
- Acknowledges the film's honest depiction of the overwhelming nature of motherhood.
- Notes that the plot treads familiar ground but offers genuine warmth.
Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be funny and relatable, appreciating Molly Shannon's performance as a stressed mother. Some viewers felt the story was a bit too ordinary, but still enjoyed the humor and emotional honesty.
Fun Fact
The film was adapted from the novel of the same name by Joshua Prager.
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