Mother's Happiness (2003)

• 70%
• 2003

"Mother's Happiness" is a moving film that introduces viewers to Jin Ho and Kyong Ho, two siblings navigating the life in the vibrant fabric of DPRK society. It then unfolds delicately, capturing tender moments and tough battles. The film is set against the backdrop of the mother's unwavering loyalty to her nation and family. While the brothers struggle with their dreams in relation to expectations, the film takes us into a world where love for the motherland overlaps with sacrifice and national pride. In this way, the film unfolds with scenes depicting how bonds within families can help individuals grow or remain strong in times of adversity. It emphasises what defines them: a resolute determination to weather storms and solidarity between family members. With each scene, "Mother's Happiness" extols the quiet heroism of mothers, whose undying love for their children and homeland underpins the plot.