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Once Upon My Mother

Drama

Duration

1h 42m

Release

19 Mar 2025

Country

France

Language

French

Overview

In 1963, Esther gives birth to Roland, the youngest of a large family. Roland is born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone's advice, she promises her son that he will walk like the others and that he will have a fabulous life. From then on, Esther will do everything in her power to keep this promise. Through decades of trials and miracles of life, this film is the story of a true, funny and moving story, that of an incredible destiny and the greatest love there is: that of a mother for her child.

Plot

A mother's unwavering devotion helps her son, born with a clubfoot in 1963, overcome physical challenges and social barriers. Her powerful promise drives their remarkable journey through life's ups and downs.

Cast

Leïla BekhtiJonathan CohenJoséphine Japy

Ratings

Internet Movie Database: 7.1/10

Details

Director

Ken Scott

Writers

Roland PerezKen Scott

Revenue

$12,377,729

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