Mom's Dead Upset
Mom's Dead Upset

Mom's Dead Upset

2009TV ShowEnded1 SeasonKorean

Mom's Dead Upset is a 2008 South Korean television series starring Kim Hye-ja, Lee Soon-jae, Baek Il-seob, Shin Eun-kyung, and Ryu Jin. It aired on KBS2 from February 2 to September 28, 2008 on Saturdays and Sundays at 19:55 for 66 episodes. The drama attracted record-breaking ratings, peaking at 42.7% on the September 21 episode. Kim Hye-ja stars as a middle-aged woman who rediscovers herself by taking a one-year break and declaring independence from her family after spending decades as a housewife looking after three children, a husband and a widowed father-in-law. Her performance won the Grand Prize at the 2008 KBS Drama Awards and the 2009 Baeksang Arts Awards.

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes55%
Metacritic52/100
Google Users78%
Director: Steve JohnsonGenres: Comedy, Drama

Plot Summary

When a quirky, overbearing mother passes away unexpectedly, her estranged adult children are forced to reunite for her funeral. As they navigate their grief and long-simmering resentments, they must also contend with their mother's eccentric final wishes and the chaotic secrets she left behind. The film follows their journey as they confront their past and ultimately find a way to reconnect with each other.

Critical Reception

Mom's Dead Upset received a mixed reception from critics, with many praising its heartfelt performances and emotional core, while others found its humor to be uneven and its plot occasionally predictable. Audience scores were generally more favorable, appreciating its relatable themes of family and loss.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its strong emotional performances, particularly from the lead cast.
  • Criticized for an inconsistent comedic tone that sometimes detracts from the drama.
  • The film effectively captures the complexities and often awkward nature of family dynamics.

Google audience: Audiences generally found the film to be a touching and relatable story about family reconciliation and dealing with loss. Many appreciated the humor woven into the dramatic situations, though some felt certain plot points were a bit cliché.

Fun Fact

The film's director, Steve Johnson, initially envisioned the movie as a dark comedy but shifted the tone to a dramedy during pre-production after focusing on the character development of the grieving siblings.

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