Mum

A gentle, quietly funny look at grief and new beginnings, full of awkward silences and small kindnesses that slowly warm you.

Created by

Richard Laxton, Stefan Golaszewski

Genres

Comedy

Starring

Lesley Manville, Peter Mullan, Sam Swainsbury

Overview

A comedy about a mother at a milestone in her life. We follow her and her family through a year of new beginnings as she rebuilds her life following the death of her husband. Mum is joined by her supportive life-long friend Michael. Through a year of new beginnings she rebuilds her life surrounded by her family: son Jason and his girlfriend Kelly; her brother Derek and his new partner, Pauline; and her in-laws.

How it feels

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

About

Grief, family, healing, 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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