Question 1

What is the central conflict in 'Mother'?

Accepted Answer

After a girl is brutally killed and her son is charged with the murder, a mother sets out to prove his innocence.

Question 2

How does the Korean title 'Madeo' play with language?

Accepted Answer

In Korean, 'Madeo' phonetically suggests both 'Mother' and 'Murder', creating a wordplay in the title.

Question 3

Which major film festivals featured 'Mother' in 2009?

Accepted Answer

It was shown at Cannes Film Festival, AFI Fest, Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival.

Question 4

What inspired director Bong Joon Ho to make 'Mother'?

Accepted Answer

Meeting actress Kim Hye-ja was the chief inspiration; he frequently consulted her during script development to tailor it to her skills.

Question 5

Who plays the son accused of murder in the film?

Accepted Answer

Won Bin portrays the character Yoon Do-joon, the son charged with the murder.

Question 6

How does the Korean title 'Madeo' create a double meaning in the film?

Accepted Answer

The Korean title 'Madeo' plays on the phonetic similarity between 'Mother' and 'Murder' when translated to Korean characters, suggesting both concepts.

Question 7

What inspired director Bong Joon Ho to create this film?

Accepted Answer

Meeting actress Kim Hye-ja was the chief inspiration for Bong Joon Ho, who frequently consulted her during script development to tailor it to her skills.

Question 8

Which major international film festivals screened 'Mother' in 2009?

Accepted Answer

The film was screened at Cannes Film Festival, Toronto International Film Festival, New York Film Festival, and BFI London Film Festival in 2009.

Question 9

What mission drives the mother in the story after a shocking event?

Accepted Answer

After her son is charged with a girl's brutal murder, the mother embarks on a mission to prove his innocence.

Question 10

How did director Bong Joon Ho help actress Kim Hye-ja during the opening dance sequence?

Accepted Answer

Bong Joon Ho danced together with Kim Hye-ja during the opening sequence to help her feel less nervous about filming it.

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