Successful science fiction writer John Henderson is finalizing his second divorce. Perplexed by his issues with women, realizing that none of them supported or encouraged him, John decides to initiate an experiment that will help him understand what went wrong in his relationships: he moves back in with his widowed mother Beatrice, occupying the same bedroom he had as a child.
John’s relationship with his mother is characterized by constant bickering and power struggles; both are perfectionists strongly committed to their respective points of view. John believes she’s overly critical of him, while Beatrice contends that he unfairly blames her for his personal failings.
While alone at the house, John discovers a box of novel and short story manuscripts that his mother wrote in her youth. He learns she was a skilled writer who went to college on a scholarship, only to have her talent discouraged by her husband and the then-prevailing social expectations. John realizes now that his mother’s passive aggression toward him stems from his career reminding her of her unfulfilled ambitions and envy that her dream came true for her son. Beatrice admits that John’s observation is correct, and the two warmly reconcile.
Concluding this emotional journey of self-discovery and family reconciliation, “Mother” is a heartwarming tale that explores the complexities of relationships between mothers and sons. Don’t miss the opportunity to watch “Mother” and witness the touching story of John and Beatrice. Watch “Mother” free now!