One fan said the film is "packed with unexpected twists that keep you glued to the screen from start to finish".

A gritty thriller is hailed by fans as a "masterpiece" and boasts a 96% score on Rotten Tomatoes. Mother (2009) tells the story of an unnamed middle-aged widow (played Kim Hye-ja) who lives with her 27-year-old son (Won-bin) in a small South Korean town. He has learning difficulties and she is intensely protective of him.

After he is accused of murdering a local girl, she sets out to prove his innocence and find the real killer. The film was directed by Bong Joon Ho, perhaps best known for 2019's Parasite , for which he won the Academy Award for Best Director . Article continues below ADVERTISEMENT

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