

Mother and a Guest
1961, Korean. Directed by Shin Sang-ok.
Six-year-old Ok Hee is glad when Mr. Han comes to board at her house full of women. She plays messenger for Mr. Han and her widowed mother as they quietly fall in love, but is her support enough to guard their love?
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Korean
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- Released
- 26 August 1961
- Original title
- 사랑방 손님과 어머니
- Country
- South Korea
- Written by
- Ju Yo-seob
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What Mother and a Guest is based on
Mother and a Guest is based on The Houseguest and my Mother (1935) by Joo Yoseop.
1935
The Houseguest and my Mother
By Joo Yoseop
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How long is Mother and a Guest?
Mother and a Guest runs 103 minutes (1h 43m).
Does Mother and a Guest have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Mother and a Guest on?
Mother and a Guest isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 August 1961. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Mother and a Guest?
If you liked Mother and a Guest, try The Secret: Dare to Dream, Imitation of Life, All That Heaven Allows.
Who directed Mother and a Guest?
Mother and a Guest (1961) was directed by Shin Sang-ok and stars Choi Eun-hee, Jeon Young-sun, Kim Jin-kyu.
What is Mother and a Guest based on?
Mother and a Guest is based on The Houseguest and my Mother (1935) by Joo Yoseop.