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Your Mother's Son (Anak Ka Ng Ina Mo)

Apr 12 2024 · The IdeaFirst Company

Generally positive reviews

Based on 24 review(s)
67

Relationship between a hard-working mother and her son is challenged when she invites one of her students to their home.

Positive18
Mixed2
Unfavorable4
Published a year ago
Sep 18
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This is not a pleasant experience. It is, however, very worth the unpleasantness. The most shocking cinema from all over the world doesn’t aim simply to shock — instead it reveals what’s most shocking about reality and asks us to bear witness. (4.5/5)

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90

Drew Burnett Gregory

Autostraddle

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 13
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The discomfort gets under your skin longer than it should be. So when you hear the term disturb the narrative, this is it. (4.5/5)

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90

Nazamel Tabares

Pelikula Mania

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 14
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Aside from the genuine performances, I am truly captivated by the characters and its symbolism. The depth and unique personalities of each character make them perfect for the development of the film's beautiful screenplay. (8.3/10)

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83

Film Lokal

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Published a year ago
Nov 5
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"Your Mother's Son" is an uncomfortable drama about manipulation and deception with many references to Filipino politics and society.

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80

Rouven Linnarz

Asian Movie Pulse

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Published a year ago
Nov 16
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It’s all very engaging while you watch, bravely performed by the able cast, and seems to have been crafted with deep political intent – an attempt to understand how the Philippines has got to where it is now. (4/5)

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80

Jeremy Clarke

DMovies

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Published 10 months ago
Dec 25
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[...] this nugget of a film is a striking example of trenchant storytelling brought to life by economical filmmaking, narrative brevity and a small ensemble of notable performances.

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80

Brandon Wee

Ricepaper Magazine

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Published a year ago
Sep 15
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Combined with the use of longer takes, Lana makes us viewers the unwitting houseguest in this domestic drama, stirring our need for answers while making us dread their discovery.

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80

Jericho Tadeo

The Asian Cut

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 12
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In Jun Lana’s struggle to make sense of past political conditions, Your Mother’s Son becomes his definitive bomba film: mired deeply in sex, and politically dense in its delirious and lustful desires. (4/5)

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80

Jay Cruz

SINEGANG

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 17
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There is no Freudian slip in Jun Lana’s Your Mother’s Son, that which emanates from the scenes of desire and pleasure. Everything is conscious, whether upfront or not—even those we never see onscreen. (4/5)

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80

Den Lebantino

Society of Filipino Film Reviewers

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 16
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An engrossing albeit uncomfortable film to watch, but great to discuss with others afterwards, especially considering how divisive it can be.

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75

Brontë H. Lacsamana

BusinessWorld

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 14
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Twisted and darkly funny, Your Mother’s Son is a worthy addition to the Duterte era filmography.

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75

Jerald Uy

PhilSTAR Life

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Published a year ago
Nov 29
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The fact that filmmaker Jun Lana highlights the fundamental components of sexual relationships and eroticism by showing the diversity of human viewpoints is entirely admirable. (3.5/5)

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70

Niikhiil Akhiil

High on Films

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 12
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[...] Lana showed here how a such a sick sordid tale could be richly spun with layers of simmering steam and danger before its inevitable conclusion. (7/10)

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70

Fred Said

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 14
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Despite strong performances, the film didn’t give a strong statement nor make a firm stand. It ended up being disturbing but not moving. It doesn’t push you to be better. (1.84/5)

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68

Goldwin Reviews

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 16
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While it’s applaudable that Lana combines spectacle and commentaries, the insertion of the political messages felt random at best and forcibly inserted at worst.

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65

Roy Narra

Film Police Reviews

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 13
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I'm not sure if the concept fully lands - framing everything within a psychosexual context misses some of the nuances of our relationship with people in power, and the roots of fanaticism in uncritical veneration and unquestioning worship. (3/5)

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60

John Tawasil

Society of Filipino Film Reviewers

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 16
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While this feels much more thoughtful and deliberate, I came out of it unsure if I gained anything out of it. It felt like a lot of thought put towards a gaping hole of nihilism. (3/5)

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60

Philbert Dy

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Published 6 months ago
May 17
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[...] what the audiences get in return is not a Jun Lana that achieves his lofty aspiration of channeling Brocka, De Leon, or Bernal; but a Jun Lana that stands pat on doing a Todd Haynes pastiche with the pacing and narrative execution of the best film Vivamax could produce on its sunniest day. (3/5)

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60

Paul Enicola

Society of Filipino Film Reviewers

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 14
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[...] it still feels like this needs to be told on a different perspective to match with the new commentary. (2.5/5)

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50

CBO Entertainment

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 15
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The film ends up relying on shock value. Still, the film's performances (Sue Prado is definitely the standout here) and Lana's direction are enough to see this steamy domestic drama, making it worth seeking out. (2.5/5)

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50

Film Circle Reject

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Published a year ago
Sep 16
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I understand that Emma’s statis is part of the political commentary about Filipino complacency. But I don’t agree with that political commentary. (2/5)

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40

Paolo Kagaoan

In The Seats

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 14
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Masarap himayin at upuan over a cup of coffee, Keri Lang sya for me but I can rate this higher sana if only they were able to give me that "satisfying" redemption arc, well this is just my cent. (2/5)

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40

CJ Says

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Published 6 months ago
Apr 20
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[...] if the work, or for that matter the entire 100 minutes of it, merely elicits what should be a universal knowledge by now, then it breaks little ground as far as insight is concerned.

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LĂ© Baltar

Rappler

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Published 7 months ago
Apr 13
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Lacking substance and layers, it takes itself too seriously and desperately tries to be something that it is not. (1.5/5)

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Stephanie Mayo

Daily Tribune

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