My Mother's Tongue

My Mother's Tongue

2022 · 34 min

My Mother’s Tongue explores the delicate relationship between a mother and son who don’t speak the same language, until something unlocks when she suddenly falls very ill. The emotional journey unfolds through a series of vignettes that draw the viewer deeper into the inner world of a son seeking understanding and to be understood.

Directed by Jean-Baptiste Phou · Written by Jean-Baptiste Phou

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