

Kind Mother
2025-03-16 · 15 min · Not rated
An estranged mother arrives at the silent retreat that her daughter is attending. When the two women engage in an unusual - and fantastical - power struggle, limits are tested, generational trauma is brought to light, and together they must grapple with mortality and forgiveness.
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- Clare O'Connor
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- United States of America
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- Released
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Clare O'ConnorAnne
Kristin CareyJulie
Julianne BuescherSilent Retreat Leader
Monnie AleahmadSilent Retreat Participant
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