# Mother and Child (2009)

> Three women confronting adoption, infertility, and buried maternal wounds find their lives connected by the enduring consequences of one teenage decision.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/23124

## Facts

- Runtime: 125 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Rodrigo García
- Cast: Naomi Watts, Annette Bening, Kerry Washington, Jimmy Smits, Samuel L. Jackson, S. Epatha Merkerson, Cherry Jones, Elpidia Carrillo
- TMDB rating: 6.6/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1121977/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: layered
- Violence: none
- Mood: melancholic, intimate, serious, quiet evening, reflective viewing

## Synopsis

A poignant exploration of motherhood, loss, and the bonds that shape us.

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