This mother's day, give your mum a much deserving break and treat her to a movie night complete with a bottle of wine and some delicious dinner. Here are our top 5 picks celebrating the joys of 'motherhood'
Changeling
For those who enjoy emotional movies, this is the one for you. This Indian drama film is a remake of a 1998 Hollywood film, . The story is woven around two women whose fates are intertwined under most awkward situations. The two are bound together to face the multiple facets of motherhood other than its perks: sacrifice, jealousy, compromise, toughness, acceptance etc. The story has a plot that appeals to one's emotions and gets those tear ducts flowing. The movie is worth watching as it rejoices motherhood in all its senses. Mother India
is an American crime drama movie set in the 1920s. The plot revolves around a woman, Christine Collins, determined to find her missing son. While she is continuously snubbed and condemned by the authorities, the movie takes many twists and turns. Moreover, it intertwines and brings forth various social vices. The movie is sure to keep you gripped to your seat and whether she finds her son or not, is for you to find out with your mother! The movie, however, eternalises a mother's unconditional love.
We are a family
Enough
This American thriller movie is based on a 1998 novel, , by Anna Quindlen. The plot revolves around a woman who falls in love with a man unaware of his history of physical abuse. When her husband's abuse take a toll her and their daughters happiness, she resorts to escape. But how far will she be able to run? The day she comes again face to face with her husband, what will happen then? With its bold and fierce plot, the movie keeps you at the edge of your seat throughout. conveys that women are not the weaker sex, and after bearing a child their strength only increases.
Freaky Friday
Motherhood is not easy, and may seem worse when mothers and teen daughters have much difficulty in getting along. But, in this American Comic fantasy, 'fortune cookies' do this job. Tess and her teenage daughter, Anna, wake up one morning to find themselves in each others bodies. They forced to live each others lives. How will they handle a life so different from their own? Will this solve their differences and bring them closer? The movie is a must watch as you share a good laugh with your mum.
epic. Set in 1957 India, the film depicts the story of a poverty-stricken woman who single-handedly raises her two sons, fighting against all odds. She portrays the true strength and determination of a woman which is evident throughout the movie. This movie made a hit at the box office back then, and is still recalled for its boldness. This movie will not fail to remind you of the strength of a mother.
