Mother

Mother

2014 · 83 min · ★ 4.7 · Horror

A publishing company is working on a book about Umezu’s life. The lead editor, Sakura, knows that Umezu’s late mother Ichie was very influential to his work. As the investigation continues, bizarre incidents begin occurring one after another. Soon, the grudge of a mother who should be dead sparks mounting fear around Umezu.

Directed by Kazuo Umezu · Written by Kazuo Umezu

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