Mother (2014)

Mother is a 2014 Japanese movie written and directed by horror manga pioneer Kazuo Umezu.

Movie info

Original title: マザー
Transliterated title: Mazā
Release date: September 27, 2014
Directed by: Kazuo Umezu
Written by: Kazuo Umezu (screenplay)
Runtime: 83 min.
Eiren rating: G (General Audiences)
Distributed by: Shochiku

Plot

A publishing company is working on a book about Umezu’s life. The lead editor, Sakura, knows that Umezu’s late mother Ichie was very influential to his work. As the investigation continues, bizarre incidents begin occurring one after another. Soon, the grudge of a mother who should be dead sparks mounting fear around Umezu.

Featured Cast

Actor		Role
	Ainosuke Kataoka	Kazuo Umezu
	Kimie Shingyoji	Ichie
	Mimi Maihane	Sakura Wakakusa, Editor in chief
	Shoko Nakagawa

Latest news

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