# M for Mother (2006)

> An Iranian mother confronts war's buried poison when her partner rejects their unborn disabled child.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/186292

## Facts

- Runtime: 113 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Rasoul Mollagholipour
- Cast: Golshifteh Farahani, Hossein Yari, Jamshid Hashempour, Sahar Dolatshahi, Ali Shadman, Amir Hossein Seddigh, Sharare Dolatabadi, Ramin Rastad
- TMDB rating: 7.8/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1113810/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, harrowing, reflective viewing, iranian cinema night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of love and sacrifice in the face of adversity.

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