True Mothers
朝が来る
Synopsis
After suffering through a long and unsuccessful series of fertility treatments, Satoko and her husband Kiyokazu make the decision to adopt a child. Six years after adopting a boy they named Asato, Satoko has quit her job to concentrate fully on her husband and son. The family lives a peaceful existence until the arrival of a stranger.
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#BIFF2020 Gala Presentation - True Mothers / 갈라 프레젠테이션 - 트루 마더스
Type: Trailer • Published 2020-09-17
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Hiromi Nagasaku
Satoko Kurihara
Arata Iura
Kiyokazu Kurihara
Aju Makita
Hikari Katakura
Miyoko Asada
Shizue Asami
Hiroko Nakajima
Takako Katakura
Tetsu Hirahara
Masaru Katakura
Ren Komai
Misaki Katakura
Reo Satou
Asato Kurihara
Go Riju
Takeshi Hamano
Taketo Tanaka
Takumi Aso
Hitomi Hazuki
Maho
Rio Yamashita
Konomi
Kokoro Morita
Tomoka
Masami Horiuchi
Obstetrician and Gynecologist
Hiroshi Yamamoto
Kiyokazu's Friend
Masaki Miura
Mishima
Shoko Ikezu
Kindergarten Principal
Ryuya Wakaba
Debt Collector
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
December 1, 2021
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Naomi Kawase
- Screenplay & Story
- Naomi Kawase
- Original Score
- Akira Kosemura, Tôn Thất An
- Original Title
- 朝が来る
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
- Production Studios
- Kumie, Kazumo, Kino Films, Kinoshita Group
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Naomi Kawase
Naomi Kawase, Mizuki Tsujimura, Izumi Takahashi
Akira Kosemura, Tôn Thất An
Yuta Tsukinaga, Naoki Sakakibara, Naomi Kawase
Tina Baz, Yoichi Shibuya
Yumiko Takebe, Naoya Kinoshita
Department Leadership Roster
Naomi Kawase
Director
Naomi Kawase
Screenplay
Yumiko Takebe
Producer
Tina Baz
Editor
Yuta Tsukinaga
Director of Photography
Naoki Sakakibara
Director of Photography
Setsuko Shiokawa
Production Design
Yoichi Shibuya
Editor
Akira Kosemura
Original Music Composer
Tôn Thất An
Original Music Composer
Naomi Kawase
Director of Photography
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Frequently Asked Questions About True Mothers
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What is True Mothers about?
After suffering through a long and unsuccessful series of fertility treatments, Satoko and her husband Kiyokazu make the decision to adopt a child. Six years after adopting a boy they named Asato, Satoko has quit her job to concentrate fully on her husband and son. The family lives a peaceful existence until the arrival of a stranger.
Who directed True Mothers?
True Mothers was directed by Naomi Kawase.
Who stars in True Mothers?
The principal cast of True Mothers includes Hiromi Nagasaku, Arata Iura, Aju Makita, Miyoko Asada, Hiroko Nakajima.
When was True Mothers released and how long is it?
True Mothers was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.
Who composed the musical score for True Mothers?
The original motion picture soundtrack for True Mothers was composed by Akira Kosemura, Tôn Thất An.
What is the age rating and content advisory for True Mothers?
True Mothers holds official age classifications: CA: 18A.