True Mothers
2020, Japanese. Directed by Naomi Kawase.
After suffering through a long and unsuccessful series of fertility treatments, Satoko and her husband Kiyokazu make the decision to adopt a child. Six years after adopting a boy they named Asato, Satoko has quit her job to concentrate fully on her husband and son. The family lives a peaceful existence until the arrival of a stranger.
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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True Mothers is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India.
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Cast & crew
- Naomi KawaseDirector
- Hiromi NagasakuSatoko Kurihara
- Arata IuraKiyokazu Kurihara
- Aju MakitaHikari Katakura
- Miyoko AsadaShizue Asami
- Hiroko NakajimaTakako Katakura
- Tetsu HiraharaMasaru Katakura
- Ren KomaiMisaki Katakura
- Reo SatouAsato Kurihara
- Go RijuTakeshi Hamano
- Taketo TanakaTakumi Aso
- Hitomi HazukiMaho
- Rio YamashitaKonomi
Details
- Released
- 23 October 2020
- Original title
- 朝が来る
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Naomi Kawase
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What True Mothers is based on
True Mothers is adapted from a novel.
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True Mothers: quick answers
Is True Mothers worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.3/10 from 92 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is True Mothers?
True Mothers runs 140 minutes (2h 20m).
Does True Mothers have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for True Mothers. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
True Mothers parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for True Mothers yet.
Which OTT platform is True Mothers on?
True Mothers is streaming on Film Movement Plus in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like True Mothers?
If you liked True Mothers, try Like Dandelion Dust, Room, Black Rain.
Who directed True Mothers?
True Mothers (2020) was directed by Naomi Kawase and stars Hiromi Nagasaku, Arata Iura, Aju Makita.
What is True Mothers based on?
True Mothers is adapted from a novel.