The Mother and the Bear
2026, English. Directed by Johnny Ma.
One heart sleeps, another awakens.
When her daughter falls into a temporary coma after an accident at her home in Winnipeg, Sara, an overbearing Korean mother travels from Seoul to Canada and vows to keep her daughter safe forever by catfishing a husband for her online.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Details
- Released
- 2 January 2026
- Country
- Canada, United States of America, Chile
- Written by
- Johnny Ma
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The Mother and the Bear: quick answers
Is The Mother and the Bear worth watching?
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How long is The Mother and the Bear?
The Mother and the Bear runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does The Mother and the Bear have a post-credits scene?
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The Mother and the Bear parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Mother and the Bear is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Mother and the Bear on?
The Mother and the Bear isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Mother and the Bear?
If you liked The Mother and the Bear, try It Runs in the Family, A Dog Year, SubUrbia.
Who directed The Mother and the Bear?
The Mother and the Bear (2026) was directed by Johnny Ma and stars Kim Ho-jung, Lee Won-jae, Jonathan Kim.