Plot — What is Once Upon My Mother about?
In 1963, Esther gives birth to Roland, the youngest of a large family. Roland is born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone's advice, she promises her son that he will walk like the others and that he will have a fabulous life. From then on, Esther will do everything in her power to keep this promise. Through decades of trials and miracles of life, this film is the story of a true, funny and moving story, that of an incredible destiny and the greatest love there is: that of a mother for her child.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2025 |
| Genre | Drama, Comedy |
| Language | French |
| Runtime | 102 min |
| Audience Score | 70% (7.0/10, 273 votes) |
Once Upon My Mother — FAQ
Is Once Upon My Mother worth watching? Once Upon My Mother holds a 7.0/10 rating from 273 viewers. In 1963, Esther gives birth to Roland, the youngest of a large family. Roland is born with a club foot that prevents him from standing. Against everyone's advice, she promises her son that he will walk like the others an
Who directed Once Upon My Mother? Directed by Ken Scott.
Who is in the cast of Once Upon My Mother? It stars Leïla Bekhti, Jonathan Cohen, Joséphine Japy, Sylvie Vartan, Jeanne Balibar, Lionel Dray and more.
Where can I stream Once Upon My Mother? Streaming availability for Once Upon My Mother is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Once Upon My Mother release? It released in 2025.
