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Mother

Original title: Madeo
  • TV Mini Series
  • 2018
  • 1h 5m
IMDb RATING
8.9/10
1.1K
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Lee Bo-young and Yool Heo in Mother (2018)
DramaMystery

A temporary teacher at an elementary school realizes that one of her students is being abused at home by her family. She makes an impulsive decision to kidnap the child and attempts to becom... Read allA temporary teacher at an elementary school realizes that one of her students is being abused at home by her family. She makes an impulsive decision to kidnap the child and attempts to become her mother.A temporary teacher at an elementary school realizes that one of her students is being abused at home by her family. She makes an impulsive decision to kidnap the child and attempts to become her mother.

  • Stars
    • Lee Bo-young
    • Yool Heo
    • Ko Sung-hee
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    8.9/10
    1.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Stars
      • Lee Bo-young
      • Yool Heo
      • Ko Sung-hee
    • 26User reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 4 wins & 5 nominations total

    Episodes16

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    Lee Bo-young
    Lee Bo-young
    • Kang Soo-jin
    • 2018
    Yool Heo
    Yool Heo
    • Kim Hye Na
    • 2018
    Ko Sung-hee
    Ko Sung-hee
    • Sin Ja-yeong
    • 2018
    Lee Hye-yeong
    Lee Hye-yeong
    • Yeong-shin
    • 2018
    Lee Jae-yoon
    • Jeong Jin-hong
    • 2018
    Son Suk-ku
    Son Suk-ku
    • Lee Seol Ak
    • 2018
    Jo Han-chul
    Jo Han-chul
    • Chang Geun
    • 2018
    Ko Bo-gyeol
    • Hyun Jin
    • 2018
    Song Yoo-hyun
    Song Yoo-hyun
    • Song Ye-eun
    • 2018
    Kim Young-jae
    Kim Young-jae
    • Eun-cheol
    • 2018
    Jeon Hye-Jin
    • Kang Yi Jin
    • 2018
    Lee Seung-joon
    • Investigator
    • 2018
    Ki-soo Kim
    • Park Kyung Seok
    • 2018
    Nam Gi-ae
    Nam Gi-ae
    • Nam Hong-hee
    • 2018
    Jeon Mi-do
    Jeon Mi-do
    • Won Hee's mom
    • 2018
    Ye Soo-jung
    Ye Soo-jung
    • Sister Clara (old)
    • 2018
    Seo Yi-Sook
    Seo Yi-Sook
    • Madame Ra
    • 2018
    Lee Joo-won
    Lee Joo-won
    • Tae-hoon
    • 2018
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews26

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    10nabt-32186

    Amazing

    This is by far one of my favorite Kdramas. I love a show that can give me a good cry. It was beautifully tragic if that makes sense. It showed me the kindness that still exists in the world among the evil. The child actress is so talented. You could see the pain and sadness she felt as if it wasn't a role. I love how everything came full circle. By the end I had no questions, everything was solved. It deserves more recognition and views then what it actually got. I would highly recommend watching this show.
    10steli-os

    Perfect

    This is the second time I rate a TV series with 10 stars. I never thought I'd watch something this good. I think this is the best I have ever watched. It's as close to perfection as it can get.

    There were times when I thought that something was wrong or weird, but it was explained later. No plotholes, no decline in quality as it progressed, some unexpected plot twists.

    Not much else to write. The word "perfect" sums everything up.

    * I guess the only problem with this drama is that it's hard to watch some scenes because of the tears in the eyes.
    10pagal-tigerniskson

    No better love than mother's love

    No better show that Call me Mother. This is the best show ever. The emotions that it invokes will completely drain your eyes and makes you heart ache. Almost every episode has made me cry. This is an abolute gem that need to be treasured and cherised. The Acting from two main leads Mom and Yom-booki (thats how she will be remembered) have competely lived through the characters never it came to my mind i was watching a show. K-Dramas knows how to strike you with emotion and open the flood gates from your eyes and this one has done it consistently in each episodes. I am so glad the way it ended with a satisfying note. The dialogues from the child mouth are to be framed on every wall of my house. I have appreciated shows and movies before , But never have i wanted to truly show gratitude in making one. (Call me mother and My Mister) Thank you from the bottom of my heart for every one Cast and crew involved to gave the opportunity to experience this in my life. Why in the world is this show did not draw attention and why low number of votes is beyond me. MUST MUST Watch for all human beings.
    10from-nsj4

    One of the best k-dramas ever

    There are lots of kdramas with similar plots out there, but this one is almost unique. It's about the love of a woman for a child not her own, who is willing to put her life on the line to save the child, who is in mortal danger from her own mother. It's a heartbreaking, yet fulfilling story with great acting by Lee Bo Young and the child actor. It puts anything Hollywood does to shame, and is well worth watching.
    10stampmotionfilms

    Simply the best drama series you'll ever see

    "Mother" (aka "Call Me Mother") from 2018 is a 16-episode Korean Drama series which will very likely highly impact you on emotional levels you thought not possible in film.

    There is so much packed into this drama/thriller series, and let me tell you, it's an absolute masterpiece. Now even if you're the type of person that doesn't care to read subtitles since it's a foreign show, you still must watch it. Reading subtitles gets easy very quickly, due to the content of the series being so moving.

    I actually have a background in film, and as a filmmaker, I really never give anything a 10/10 on the scale. But this is the once exception I've made. I give this show a solid 10/10. It's perfection. The girl playing Hye-Na (Heo Yool) is without a doubt, the best child actress to walk this earth. AND guess what, this is her acting debut. During casting for this show, she was selected out of 400 other candidates. Yes, and she had never acted in any shows prior to this.

    The level of emotional complexity that her character brings is literally chilling. Like, when I imagine her voice from the series at any given moment; I still get chills. She really is that good.

    Rest of the cast works perfect together, couldn't ask for a better cast. There are may characters which the series shows when they were kids, and the kids they got to play these characters look strikingly similar. Props to whoever the casting director was on this series.

    The story is so emotionally-pulling. It deals with the serious issue of child abuse/neglect. Personally, coming from a background of abuse; this story really accurately captures the horrors. The story leaves you on the edge of your seat and in ugly tears until the final episode. Even up until the last episode, I kept thinking...HOW IS THIS GOING TO END?

    Finally, the music...The soundtrack for this film perfectly compliments the visuals. It's just so beautiful. I honestly can't say enough good things about this show.

    I HIGHLY recommend this show. I've seen it all the way through twice, now. It's definitely my favorite show of all time. Nothing will ever beat it.

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    • Trivia
      Heo Yool was selected out of 400 children who auditioned for the part.
    • Connections
      Remake of Mother (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      To You
      Performed by Kim Yoon Ah

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    • Release date
      • January 24, 2018 (South Korea)
    • Country of origin
      • South Korea
    • Official site
      • Official site (South Korea)
    • Language
      • Korean
    • Also known as
      • Call Me Mother
    • Production companies
      • Studio Dragon
      • The Unicorn
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    • Runtime
      • 1h 5m(65 min)
    • Color
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    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1080i(HDTV)

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