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Mother Tongue (2020): Cast

Mother Tongue (2020) movie poster

Mother Tongue is a 2020 short drama directed by Jessica Li, starring Alex Gordon as Brutish Man, Shirong Wu and Kim Ko. It runs 11 minutes and was made on a reported $7,000 budget.

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Mother Tongue (2020) movie poster
Released
Runtime
11 min
Director
Jessica Li
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
Budget
$7K
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Mother Tongue About?

The premise of Mother Tongue without spoilers.

Jane, a 17-year-old, explores her cultural heritage and strengthens her bond with her mother. When her younger sister starts attending a Chinese language school, Jane becomes increasingly involved, leading her to embrace her background and reconnect with her family's traditions. The story examines the complexities of identity, family, and cultural understanding as Jane navigates her place within her heritage.

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Cast & crew

Mother Tongue Cast & Characters

Alex Gordon leads the cast as Brutish Man, with Shirong Wu as Jane Hua and Kim Ko as Ma. Directed by Jessica Li; 5 actors are credited in all.

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Videos

Mother Tongue Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Mother Tongue.

Mother Tongue Trailer - Asian Australian Short Film

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FAQ

Mother Tongue FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, budget and post-credit scenes of Mother Tongue, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue runs 11 minutes.

When was Mother Tongue released?

Mother Tongue was released on October 1, 2020.

Who directed Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue was directed by Jessica Li.

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Who is in the cast of Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue stars Alex Gordon as Brutish Man, Shirong Wu as Jane Hua and Kim Ko as Ma, among 5 credited actors.

What was the budget of Mother Tongue?

Mother Tongue had a reported budget of $7,000.

Does Mother Tongue have a post-credit scene?

No. Mother Tongue has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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