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Releasing on Jan 2, 2026
The Mother and the Bear

Summary After 26-year-old Sumi suffers an accident on the streets of wintry Winnipeg, her overbearing mother Sara flies in from Seoul to be by her now comatose daughter's side. As Sara meddles in Sumi's life via a dating app, she ends up on a journey that will leave her forever changed.

Directed By: Johnny Ma

Written By: Johnny Ma

The Mother and the Bear

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Summary After 26-year-old Sumi suffers an accident on the streets of wintry Winnipeg, her overbearing mother Sara flies in from Seoul to be by her now comatose daughter's side. As Sara meddles in Sumi's life via a dating app, she ends up on a journey that will leave her forever changed.

Directed By: Johnny Ma

Written By: Johnny Ma

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Production Company
  • Rhombus Media
  • Fabula
  • Thin Stuff Productions
  • Ashland Hill Media Finance
Release Date Jan 2, 2026
Duration 1 h 40 m
Cinéfest Sudbury
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Toronto Reel Asian International Film Festival
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
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