# Mother of Mine (2005)

> A Finnish war child is torn between the mother who sent him away and the Swedish family that took him in.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/20656

## Facts

- Runtime: 111 min
- Genres: Drama, War
- Director: Klaus Härö
- Cast: Topi Majaniemi, Marjaana Maijala, Maria Lundqvist, Michael Nyqvist, Esko Salminen, Aino-Maija Tikkanen, Leif Andrée, Marie Göranzon
- TMDB rating: 6.7/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0343221/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, poignant, quiet evening, historical film night

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of childhood and identity amidst the chaos of war.

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