The Book of My Mother

A somber, slow-burning family drama where estranged brothers reunite under grief, and every conversation simmers with unspoken tension and ideological divides.

Created by

Elmaddin Aliyev, Khayyam Abdullazadeh

Genres

Crime, Drama

Starring

Almaz Amanova, Murad Məmmədov, Asiman Aga Rovshan

Overview

Azim, who had an argument with his family and went fishing, disappears. This incident brings together the eldest son Rustam, who lives in Russia, the middle son Mirza Mammadali, a theologian, and the youngest son Samad, who studied in Turkey, with different worldviews. Although their mother Zahra is experiencing the loss of her husband, she finds solace in the reunion of her sons. However, the coming together of brothers who are strangers to each other due to their differences leads to even greater tragedies.

How it feels

Dark, melancholic, tense and earnest. Slow-burning and needs your attention.

About

Family, grief, isolation, betrayal

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

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

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