Movie

Dear Mother

2020 · 98 min

A whimsical and darkly comic puzzle about a man's stopped heart, blending existential unease with dry humor and family absurdity.

Overview: One day, Jean-Louis discovers that his heart has stopped. He is not dead, can walk and talk, but his heart is no longer beating. With the help of his wife and a friend, he tries to understand the origin of this mystery.
How it feels: Whimsical, dark, satirical and melancholic. Measured and needs your attention.
About: Identity, family, mystery, isolation
Content: Mild sexual content and language. No violence or gore.
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Tone: whimsicalstrength 2 of 3
darkstrength 2 of 3
satiricalstrength 2 of 3
melancholicstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: engaged, 3 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: identity
family
mystery
isolation
healing
Places: big city
home
workplace
Era: contemporary
Audience: adult
Form: nonlinear
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence none
Sex mild