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Movie Info

After his father dies in battle, Finnish youth Eero (Topi Majaniemi) learns that his mother, Kirsti (Marjaana Maijala), is packing him off to live with a Swedish foster family. As World War II escalates, Eero's new home in the neutral nation is safe, but he struggles to bond with his guardian (Maria Lundqvist). He eventually returns home, but Eero never quite believes in his mother again. Decades later, an elderly Eero (Esko Salminen) learns details that put Kirsti's decision into perspective.

Genre:

drama, history
Original Language:

Finnish
Director:

Klaus Härö
Producer:

Ilkka Matila
Writer:

Jimmy Karlsson, Kirsi Vikman
Release Date (Streaming):

Dec 12, 2016
Runtime:

1h 45m
Production Co:

Matila Röhr Productions (MRP)
Sound Mix:

Dolby Digital

Cast & Crew

Topi Majaniemi
Eero

Marjaana Maijala
Kirsti Lahti, Eero's Mother

Maria Lundqvist
Signe Jönsson, Swedish Mother

Michael Nyqvist
Hjalmar Jönsson, Swedish Father

Esko Salminen
Eero (Present Day)

Aino-Maija Tikkanen
Kirsti Lahti (Present Day)

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Critic Reviews for Mother of Mine

All Critics (4) | Top Critics (1) | Fresh (4)

The story is brought to vivid life by the strong cast.

January 12, 2006

Sheri Linden
Hollywood Reporter
Will most assuredly land a place in my Top 10 Films of 2006.

September 17, 2020 | Rating: 4.0/4.0 | Full Review…

Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Solid family value drama.

August 16, 2007 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Though unnecessarily bookended by contemporary scenes, its superbly acted central section is powerful indeed.

January 20, 2006 | Full Review…

Boyd van Hoeij
european-films.net

The story is brought to vivid life by the strong cast.

January 12, 2006

Sheri Linden
Hollywood Reporter
Will most assuredly land a place in my Top 10 Films of 2006.

September 17, 2020 | Rating: 4.0/4.0 | Full Review…

Richard Propes
TheIndependentCritic.com
Solid family value drama.

August 16, 2007 | Rating: B | Full Review…

Dennis Schwartz
Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews
Though unnecessarily bookended by contemporary scenes, its superbly acted central section is powerful indeed.

January 20, 2006 | Full Review…

Boyd van Hoeij
european-films.net

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Audience Reviews for Mother of Mine

Jun 18, 2009

During WWII around 70,000 Finnish children were sent to Sweden to be temporarily hosted, while their parents stayed in Finland.The story was touching as it took the viewer through the experiences of one 9 year old child, Eero , who was also sent to Sweden and he must dealt with language differences and his desire to return home.I found this movie to be very emotional and frustrating,because Eero never really had a chance to settle down and found his true family. In the beginning he had to leave his mom behind, to live with his foster parents in Sweden. Signe, the foster mother at the beginning of their relationship was extremely bitter towards him. Once he began to get to know the family, and he fitted in, he felt at home there.Then his mother wanted him to come back to Finland. The movie had wonderful acting, directing and cinematography. The Swedish landscape and the simple lifestyle of these people were brilliantly displayed.

Daisy M Super Reviewer