Movie

The Mother and the Bear

“One heart sleeps, another awakens.”

20261h 40m

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Good to know

Director: Johnny Ma
Release date: 2026-01-02
Runtime: 1h 40m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: Canada
Studio: Rhombus Media

The Mother and the Bear — trailer

About The Mother and the Bear

The Mother and the Bear is a 2026 movie in the Comedy and Drama genres, directed by Johnny Ma, starring Kim Ho-jung, Lee Won-jae and Jonathan Kim. It has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes. It holds an average rating of 0.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Mother and the Bear in Japan — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

When her daughter falls into a temporary coma after an accident at her home in Winnipeg, Sara, an overbearing Korean mother travels from Seoul to Canada and vows to keep her daughter safe forever by catfishing a husband for her online.

Cast

Kim Ho-jung

Sara

Lee Won-jae

Sam

Jonathan Kim

Min

Amara Pedroso

Amaya

Kalyn Bomback

Nurse

Susan Hanson

Minji

Samantha Kendrick

Dr. Jennie

Leere Park

Debra Ross

Doctor

Themes & keywords

affectation

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Mother and the Bear in Japan?+

The Mother and the Bear is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Japan. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Mother and the Bear on Netflix?+

The Mother and the Bear is not on Netflix in Japan right now.

How long is The Mother and the Bear?+

The Mother and the Bear has a runtime of 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

Who stars in The Mother and the Bear?+

The Mother and the Bear stars Kim Ho-jung, Lee Won-jae, Jonathan Kim, Amara Pedroso and Kalyn Bomback.

When did The Mother and the Bear come out?+

The Mother and the Bear is a 2026 movie directed by Johnny Ma.

What genre is The Mother and the Bear?+

The Mother and the Bear is Comedy and Drama film.

Who directed The Mother and the Bear?+

The Mother and the Bear was directed by Johnny Ma.