Motherhood (2022): Cast, Box Office & Plot
Motherhood is a 2022 mystery drama directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, starring Mei Nagano as Daughter, Erika Toda and Atsuko Takahata. It runs 1 hour 56 minutes and earned $240,645 worldwide.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 56m (116 min)
- Director
- Ryuichi Hiroki
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- THEFOOL
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Motherhood About?
The premise of Motherhood without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A high school student's suicide leaves her family grappling with unanswered questions. While she appeared to have a normal life, the reason for her death remains a mystery. Her mother, Rumiko, believed she raised her daughter with love, but conflicting memories surface as they each recall past events. The mother and daughter's recollections of the same incidents reveal strikingly different perspectives, hinting at a more complex and potentially troubling reality beneath the surface of their seemingly ordinary life.
Motherhood Themes & Keywords
· 1 tag- japanese drama
Motherhood Cast & Characters
Mei Nagano leads the cast as Daughter, with Erika Toda as Mother and Atsuko Takahata as [Rumiko's mother-in-law]. Directed by Ryuichi Hiroki; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Ryuichi Hiroki
- Mei Nagano as Daughter
- Erika Toda as Mother
- Atsuko Takahata as [Rumiko's mother-in-law]
- Masaki Miura as Tadokoro Satoshi
Also Starring in Motherhood
· 10 more- Mitsuru Fukikoshi [Priest]
- Motoki Fukami Kuroiwa Katsutoshi
- Yuri Nakamura Sasaki Hitomi
- Rio Yamashita Tadokoro Ritsuko
- Yasushi Fuchikami [Sayaka's colleague]
- Mao Daichi Tsuyuki Hanae
- Honami Sato [Sayaka's colleague]
- Man Kato [Rumiko's father-in-law]
- Nao Takahashi Nakatani Toru
- Miyuko Ochii Tadokoro Sayaka [Childhood]
More from Ryuichi Hiroki
More films directed by Ryuichi Hiroki, best-rated first: Ride or Die, All Lives, Phases of the Moon and 2 Women.
Motherhood Plot Summary
What happens in Motherhood from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The story begins with the tragic death of Sayaka, Mei Nagano, a high school student who decides to end her own life. Her suicide is shrouded in mystery, as there is no suicide note and no clear motive, leaving those around her confused by the sudden tragedy. To the outside world, Sayaka appeared to lead a normal life, supported by the love and affection of her mother, Rumiko, Erika Toda.
Full summary
The whole story of Motherhood, scene by scene
Motherhood Box Office
Motherhood grossed $240,645 worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$240.6K
- International
- $240.6K
How Well Do You Know Motherhood?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Motherhood Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Maternal Instinct” and “Bosei”.
- Also known as
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- Maternal Instinct
- Bosei
- 모성
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Motherhood FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Motherhood, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Motherhood?
Motherhood runs 1 hour 56 minutes (116 minutes).
When was Motherhood released?
Motherhood was released on November 23, 2022.
Who directed Motherhood?
Motherhood was directed by Ryuichi Hiroki.
More films by Ryuichi Hiroki Who is in the cast of Motherhood?
Motherhood stars Mei Nagano as Daughter, Erika Toda as Mother and Atsuko Takahata as [Rumiko's mother-in-law], among 14 credited actors.
How much did Motherhood make at the box office?
Motherhood grossed $240,645 worldwide.
Does Motherhood have a post-credit scene?
No. Motherhood has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Motherhood in?
The original language of Motherhood is Japanese.
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