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The Mother (2003)
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Not since a 75-year-old Ruth Gordon swept death-fixated youngster Bud Cort off his feet in Harold and Maude has a film so boldly addressed the controversial theme of cross-generational romance with a much older woman. While visiting her children in west London, recently widowed grandmother May (the wonderful Anne Reid) gradually finds herself in lust with Darren (Daniel Craig), the 30-something handyman renovating her son's house. Darren happens to be having an affair with Paula (Cathryn Bradshaw), May's daughter, but it's not long before May and Darren begin a sexual relationship of their own. Roger Michell's film thankfully avoids the pitfalls of its “toy boy” premise, focusing on May's late dash for freedom and examining how love and desire can exist outside of commonly accepted boundaries. This is truly a British movie that challenges taboos insightfully, and with great emotional maturity. TH
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Running time
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107min
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Country of origin
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UK
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Genre
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Romantic Drama
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Original language
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English
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Screenplay
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Hanif Kureishi
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Theatrical distributor
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Momentum Pictures
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UK cinema certificate
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15
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UK cinema release date
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November 2003
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| British Academy Film Awards 2003 |
Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role |
Anne Reid |
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