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Sins of the Mother (2010): Cast

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Sins of the Mother is a 2010 drama directed by Paul A. Kaufman, starring Nicole Beharie as Shay, Jill Scott and Katharine Isabelle. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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Sins of the Mother (2010) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Paul A. Kaufman
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sins of the Mother About?

The premise of Sins of the Mother without spoilers.

Shay, a young African‑American college student, must pause her studies and return to her hometown, where she confronts her alcoholic mother Nona—now attending AA meetings and a regular churchgoer. Forced to face the abuse and neglect of her childhood, Shay battles deep‑seated anger and insecurity, struggling to release the wounds that continue to haunt her.

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Cast & crew

Sins of the Mother Cast & Characters

Nicole Beharie leads the cast as Shay, with Jill Scott as Nona and Katharine Isabelle as Ivy. Directed by Paul A. Kaufman; 9 actors are credited in all.

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More from Paul A. Kaufman

More films directed by Paul A. Kaufman, best-rated first: Butter, Christmas on the Vine, A Very Vintage Christmas and Christmas Homecoming.

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Sins of the Mother Also Known As

3 alternative titles, including “Die Sünden der Mutter” and “Errores de una madre”.

Also known as
  • Die Sünden der Mutter
  • Errores de una madre
  • Pecados de uma Mãe

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Sins of the Mother FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

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

How long is Sins of the Mother?

Sins of the Mother runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was Sins of the Mother released?

Sins of the Mother was released on February 21, 2010.

Who directed Sins of the Mother?

Sins of the Mother was directed by Paul A. Kaufman.

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Who is in the cast of Sins of the Mother?

Sins of the Mother stars Nicole Beharie as Shay, Jill Scott as Nona and Katharine Isabelle as Ivy, among 9 credited actors.

Does Sins of the Mother have a post-credit scene?

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

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