Mother Is a Whore
엄마는 창녀다
Synopsis
Sang-woo, 38, has AIDS and lives with his 60-year-old mother. She works as a prostitute while he acts as her pimp to support them both. Despite their circumstances, they maintain a strong bond as he struggles to break free.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Lyon Asiexpo Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Lee Sang-woo
- Screenplay & Story
- Lee Sang-woo
- Original Title
- 엄마는 창녀다
- Country of Origin
- South Korea
- Spoken Languages
- Korean
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Studios
- LEESANGWOO FILM
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Lee Sang-woo
Lee Sang-woo
Cho Young-jik
Department Leadership Roster
Lee Sang-woo
Director
Lee Sang-woo
Writer
Lee Sang-woo
Screenplay
Cho Young-jik
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Is a Whore
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What is Mother Is a Whore about?
Sang-woo, 38, has AIDS and lives with his 60-year-old mother. She works as a prostitute while he acts as her pimp to support them both. Despite their circumstances, they maintain a strong bond as he struggles to break free.
Who directed Mother Is a Whore?
Mother Is a Whore was directed by Lee Sang-woo.
Who stars in Mother Is a Whore?
The principal cast of Mother Is a Whore includes Lee Sang-woo, Lee Yong-nyeo, Kwon Beom-taek, Yoo Ae-Kyeong, Jeong Tae-won.
When was Mother Is a Whore released and how long is it?
Mother Is a Whore was released in 2011 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Mother Is a Whore?
Mother Is a Whore holds official age classifications: FR: 18 (Interdit aux moins de 18 ans — 18+ only.); IN: U/A 16+.