Young Mothers

A patient, closely observed immersion in fragile lives, where small struggles carry quiet weight and hope is hard-won.

Directed by

Jean-Pierre Dardenne, Luc Dardenne

Genres

Drama

Starring

Babette Verbeek, Elsa Houben, Janaïna Halloy Fokan

Overview

Housed in a shelter for young mothers, Jessica, Perla, Julia, Ariane, and Naïma, all of whom have grown up in difficult circumstances, struggle to obtain a better life for themselves and their children.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest, warm and tense. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Parenthood, class, survival, found family

Content

Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.

Note

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

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