Mother of Mine
1943: Nine-year-old Eero whose father is killed during the war is brought to Sweden to foster parents to his protection like thousands of other Finnish children. Eero feels lost, particularly as his foster mother Signe behaves very unfriendly. She was expecting a little girl and still mourns for her daughter who drowned in the sea.
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📋 Film Details
| Original Title | Äideistä parhain |
| Year | 2005 |
| Country | Finland, Sweden |
| Genre | Drama, War |
| Director | Klaus Härö |
| Runtime | 111 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.6/10 (44 votes) |
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🎬 MovieFinder's Take
The director bets on details: a gesture, a glance, a pause. In a good drama this is what says the most — and that principle is upheld here.
Worth watching if you're in the mood for serious cinema. Not background viewing — it demands attention.
For viewers who can watch slow cinema and value the human element in stories.
Director: Klaus Härö
— MovieFinder Editorial
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Viewing atmosphere: In quiet, in the evening. Better alone or with someone who watches films seriously.
🎭 Cast
Topi Majaniemi
Eero Lahti
Marjaana Maijala
Kirsti Lahti - Eeron äiti
Maria Lundqvist
Signe Jönsson - äiti Ruotsissa
Michael Nyqvist
Hjalmar Jönsson - isä Ruotsissa
Esko Salminen
Eero Lahti - nykyaika
Aino-Maija Tikkanen
Kirsti Lahti - nykyaika
Leif Andrée
Gunnar
Marie Göranzon
Rouva Grevnäs
Gustav Wiklund
Pappi
Kari-Pekka Toivonen
Lauri - Eeron isä
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