

Mother Says
2023-12-18 · 20 min · Not rated
The film follows different stages in the life of Sofía, a young girl born in Argentina of Chinese descent. From her childhood to her adulthood, she's conflicted by the clash and fusion of both her cultures, all while facing a strenuous relationship with her mother Jia, who places concerns and demands on her.
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- Directors
- Jessica Sofía Chang
- Production companies
- UADE
- Countries
- Argentina
- Status
- Released
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Lucía Luna LiSofía Huang
Carolina Patricia HsuJia
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