Kabei: Our Mother
2008, Japanese. Directed by Yoji Yamada.
An inspiring story of a mother's courage in a time of war.
Set in Tokyo in 1940, the peaceful life of the Nogami Family suddenly changes when the father, Shigeru, is arrested and accused of being a Communist. His wife Kayo works frantically from morning to night to maintain the household and bring up her two daughters with the support of Shigeru's sister Hisako and Shigeru's ex-student Yamazaki, but her husband does not return. WWII breaks out and casts dark shadows on the entire country, but Kayo still tries to keep her cheerful determination, and sustain the family with her love. This is an emotional drama of a mother and an eternal message for peace.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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Details
- Released
- 26 January 2008
- Original title
- 母べえ
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Yoji Yamada, Emiko Hiramatsu
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Kabei: Our Mother: quick answers
Is Kabei: Our Mother worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.6/10 from 44 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kabei: Our Mother?
Kabei: Our Mother runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
Does Kabei: Our Mother have a post-credits scene?
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Kabei: Our Mother parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Kabei: Our Mother on?
Kabei: Our Mother isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kabei: Our Mother?
If you liked Kabei: Our Mother, try Grave of the Fireflies, The Only Son, Rhapsody in August.
Who directed Kabei: Our Mother?
Kabei: Our Mother (2008) was directed by Yoji Yamada and stars Mirai Shida, Tadanobu Asano, Chieko Baisho.