Mama

A slow, tender tearjerker that lingers on quiet sacrifices and small kindnesses, asking you to sit with grief and hope at once.

Created by

Kim Sang-hyub

Genres

Drama, Family, Romance

Starring

Hong Jong-hyun, Jung Jun-ho, Choi Song-hyun

Overview

Han Seung-hee is a successful painter and a happy single mother to her son, Geu-roo. But when she gets diagnosed with a terminal illness, Seung-hee becomes determined that Geu-roo will be adopted by a nice family after she's gone. So she seeks out her ex-boyfriend Moon Tae-joo, and ends up befriending Tae-joo's wife, Seo Ji-eun. Meanwhile, a much younger photographer Gu Ji-sub falls for Seung-hee.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, warm and romantic. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Parenthood, death, family, love

Content

Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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