
Mother Is a Whore (2011) | Streaming Guide & Showtimes
Mother Is a Whore (2011) — Sang-Woo is a HIV positive 38-year-old man who lives in a small shed with his mother.
Mother Is a Whore (2011) Storyline
Sang-Woo is a HIV positive 38-year-old man who lives in a small shed with his mother. His mother at the age of 60 began working as a prostitute to support herself and her son out of their small shed. Meanwhile, Sang-Woo works as her pimp - collecting payment and arranging appointments with his cellphone. Their clients include a paraplegic man and soldiers on holiday. Living through their difficult situation, Sang-Woo still carries a strong bond with his mother. Sang-Woo also harbors intense anger within. His father abandoned them and then remarried into a seemingly normal family. But actually, his father married a woman who is a religious fanatic and their son always locks himself away in his room. Sang- Woo often meets their daughter (his step-sister) for drinks outside of a Buddhist temple. Can Sang-Woo ever find a way out for himself and his mother?
Full Cast & Crew
- Lee Sang-woo as Sang-woo
- Lee Yong-nyeo as Sang-woo's Mother
- Kwon Beom-taek as Jung-il
- Yoo Ae-Kyeong as Hee-soo
- Jeong Tae-won as Hee-cheol
Why Watch Mother Is a Whore?
The Vibe: Mother Is a Whore is a emotionally complex and thought-provoking drama and horror and thriller movie from 2011. Directed by Lee Sang-woo, and starring Lee Sang-woo, Lee Yong-nyeo, Kwon Beom-taek Sang-Woo is a HIV positive 38-year-old man who lives in a small shed with his mother.
Fan Reception: While holding a polarized score of 6.8/10, Mother Is a Whore retains a dedicated audience who appreciate its unique premise and stylistic choices.
Who Should Watch It: Highly recommended for viewers who appreciate deep character studies and powerful performances. If you enjoy movies that blends drama with horror elements, Mother Is a Whore deserves a spot on your watchlist.
Movie Details & Production
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