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202082 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Mother

202082 minPGdocumentary

7.0/ 10(2 ratings)• TMDB

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Two patients at a care center in Thailand form a bond with Pomm, a caregiver who is also coping with her own separation from her children.

“other is an intimate and moving observation, that allows us to explore the struggles and expectations of motherhood and the frustrations of being unable to care for our loved ones.”

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Two patients at a care center in Thailand form a bond with Pomm, a caregiver who is also coping with her own separation from her children.

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Kristof Bilsendirector

Kristof Bilsenwriter

Xan Márquez Canedawriter

Pommcast

Mayacast

Synopsis

Pomm works at a care center in a village in Thailand, where she looks after Europeans with Alzheimer's. She faces her own struggles as she is separated from her children. Pomm forms a close bond with Elisabeth, a patient nearing the end of her life. The arrival of Maya, a new patient from Switzerland, complicates Pomm's experience. Through her daily interactions, the film shows the emotional toll on caregivers and the connections that develop amid illness.

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Why Watch

Meet Pomm, a dedicated caregiver in Thailand.
Follow Pomm's bond with Elisabeth, an Alzheimer's patient.
See how Maya's arrival changes Pomm's experience.

Did You Know

Pomm cares for Europeans suffering from Alzheimer's in Thailand.
Elisabeth is a patient in the final stages of her life.
Maya is a new patient from Switzerland who adds to Pomm's experience.
The film has a duration of 82 minutes.

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Caregiver storiesAlzheimer's awarenessThai culture

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What is the main focus of the documentary 'Mother'?

The documentary focuses on Pomm, a caregiver in Thailand who looks after Europeans suffering from Alzheimer's at a local care center.

Who directed the documentary 'Mother'?

The documentary 'Mother' was directed by Kristof Bilsen.

What languages are spoken in the documentary 'Mother'?

The documentary features dialogue in German, English, and Thai.

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