# Once Upon My Mother (2025)

> A fiercely devoted mother turns her promise to her disabled son into a lifelong campaign against physical hardship and social exclusion.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1074699

## Facts

- Runtime: 102 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy
- Director: Ken Scott
- Cast: Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen, Joséphine Japy, Sylvie Vartan, Jeanne Balibar, Lionel Dray, Anne Le Ny, Milo Machado-Graner
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt29927144/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: warm, sincere, witty, family movie night, uplifting weekend viewing

## Synopsis

A heartfelt journey of love and resilience unfolds as a mother supports her son against all odds.

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