The Mother and the Bear
“One heart sleeps, another awakens.”
Synopsis
When her daughter falls into a temporary coma after an accident at her home in Winnipeg, Sara, an overbearing Korean mother travels from Seoul to Canada and vows to keep her daughter safe forever by catfishing a husband for her online.
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Type: Trailer • Published 2025-11-24
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sydney Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
January 2, 2026
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Johnny Ma
- Screenplay & Story
- Johnny Ma
- Original Score
- Marie-Hélène Leclerc-Delorme
- Original Title
- The Mother and the Bear
- Country of Origin
- Canada, United States of America, Chile
- Spoken Languages
- English, Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Rhombus Media, Fabula, Olive House Films, Ashland Hill Media Finance, Crave, CBC Films, Thin Stuff Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Johnny Ma
Johnny Ma
Marie-Hélène Leclerc-Delorme
Inti Briones
Valeria Hernández
Niv Fichman, Adrian Love, Omar Chalabi, Joe Simpson, Simon Williams
Department Leadership Roster
Johnny Ma
Director
Johnny Ma
Writer
Niv Fichman
Producer
Inti Briones
Director of Photography
Craig Sandells
Production Design
Valeria Hernández
Editor
Marie-Hélène Leclerc-Delorme
Original Music Composer
Maureen Petkau
Costume Design
Juan de Dios Larraín
Producer
Tomas Roca
Visual Effects Supervisor
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Mother and the Bear
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What is The Mother and the Bear about?
When her daughter falls into a temporary coma after an accident at her home in Winnipeg, Sara, an overbearing Korean mother travels from Seoul to Canada and vows to keep her daughter safe forever by catfishing a husband for her online.
Who directed The Mother and the Bear?
The Mother and the Bear was directed by Johnny Ma.
Who stars in The Mother and the Bear?
The principal cast of The Mother and the Bear includes Kim Ho-jung, Lee Won-jae, Jonathan Kim, Amara Pedroso, Kalyn Bomback.
When was The Mother and the Bear released and how long is it?
The Mother and the Bear was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Mother and the Bear?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Mother and the Bear was composed by Marie-Hélène Leclerc-Delorme.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Mother and the Bear?
The Mother and the Bear holds official age classifications: CA: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).