The Mother and the Bear Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Nov. 25, 2025

The Mother and the Bear

Release Date: Friday, January 2, 2026 Limited

Director: Johnny Ma

Starring: Kim Ho-jung • Lee Won-jae • Jonathan Kim • Amara Pedroso • Kalyn Bomback

N/A Comedy N/A

33% WILL SEE 67% WON'T SEE

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Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: In a snow-swept Winnipeg, school teacher Sumi (Leere Park) is hospitalized after a fall. On hearing the news, her anxious mother, Sara (Kim Ho-jung), flies over from Seoul to be with her comatose daughter — and once Sara sets herself up in the young woman’s apartment, she discovers she doesn't really know Sumi at all.

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Who stars in The Mother and the Bear – Cast List

Who is making The Mother and the Bear – Crew List

Director: Johnny Ma
Screenwriters: —

Studio: Dekanalog
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Production – What we know about the The Mother and the Bear

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Nov 2025

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Parent Rating: N/A Not available
Runtime: N/A
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Language: English

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The Mother and the Bear

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The Mother and the Bear Release Date: When was the film released?

The Mother and the Bear was released in limited movie theaters on Friday, January 2 , 2026. There were nine other movies released on the same date, including Der Tiger, We Bury the Dead and The Plague. As a limited release, The Mother and the Bear was shown in select movie theaters in major markets.

The Mother and the Bear DVD & Blu-ray Release Date

The Mother and the Bear is expected to be released on DVD and Blu-ray in March 2026. This estimated date is subject to change and may vary by region. Pre-orders are available: Pre-order The Mother and the Bear on DVD and Blu-ray on Amazon