The Mother and the Bear

Film Information

Release Date: January 2, 2026
Release Type: Limited Release
Runtime: 100 minutes
Director: Johnny Ma
Cast: Kim Ho-jung, Lee Won-jae, Jonathan Kim, Amara Pedroso, Kalyn Bomback, Susan Hanson
Plot Synopsis:
Written and directed by Johnny Ma, this Canadian-Chilean feature sends Sara, a mother from Seoul, to wintry Winnipeg after her daughter Sumi, a schoolteacher, ends up in hospital following a fall. Staying in Sumi's apartment, Sara sees how little she knows about her daughter's life, tries some matchmaking and grows close to a local restaurant owner. Kim Ho-jung heads the cast; dialogue is in Korean and English.
Distributor: Dekanalog
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