Mother Is A Whore (2009)

Option 1Option 2

Avg Rating: 3.7 / 5. Voted: 48

No one cared thus far. Do you?


AKA: Eom-ma-neun Chang-nyeo-da
Directed by: Lee Sang-woo
Starring: Lee Sang-woo (Sang-woo), Lee Yong-nyeo (Mother), Kwan Bum-tack (Father), Yoo Ae-kyung (Hee-soo)
Country: South Korea; Effed Up Asian Movies
Language: Korean; Effed Up Korean Films
Runtime: 01:36:26
Genres: Family, Prostitution, Rape-Sexual-Violence against Men, Old-Young, Misery-Depressing, Domestic Abuse, Gay-character

Plot – Spoilers:
In rural South Korea, Sang-woo runs a service for lonely, frustrated men and even the disabled. He pimps his mother out to them. Sang-woo even puts out flyers advertising her as the cheapest whore in Korea. The old lady is enthusiastic in her job and has a bunch of regulars who finance the mother-son’s favorite pork and beef treats.

Sang-woo’s father is a middle-class family man living in a nearby town, whose step-son hides away in his room refusing to step out and whose step-daughter hates him though she has a thing for the brash Sang-woo. There’s also a gay teenager who keeps following Sang-woo around.

The facade around all the characters is soon stripped away with the highlight being the complex relationship between Sang-woo and his mother. It’s clear that he hates himself for the job he’s putting her through, though she claims she enjoys it and does it to kill the loneliness. It’s also suggested that he is HIV+ and it almost feels like Sang-woo’s mother sees the rest of her life as only focused on earning for him as a biological commitment. The relationship between the two, wins the film its Misery-Depressing category and director Lee Sang-woo (who also plays the lead), seems to have imbibed the gift of a deep understanding of miserable people from working as Kim Ki-duk’s assistant.

guest
62 Comments
Inline Feedbacks
View all comments
jcd
jcd
September 4, 2023 10:02 pm

not very good…

Brenden420
Brenden420
August 21, 2023 6:27 pm

I’ve been searching hi and low for the bad family trilogy blu-rays but have only been able to find mother is a whore on DVD. Anybody know know where I can find these. I NEED them in my collection. I’ve got a HUGE cat 3 and Asian fetish/horror/pink collection and there’s movies are right in my wheelhouse. I hope they don’t end up being another grail chase like it was for me to find a legit release of green elephant

Shinzengumi
Shinzengumi
April 18, 2023 3:59 pm

I loved this one. It’s not quite as good as Father is a Dog but it’s close. Has that biting dry humor mixed with real pain. It is a very sad movie.

no one special
no one special
March 11, 2023 9:09 am

The only reason you could call this film shit is because it deppicts a part of life no one wants to see. Alot of people don’t realize this shit is right down the street, your neighbors house or the guy who sits three rows away from you in class. Humanity, what’s going to become of us? Best part was the ending!

Old Mother Hubbard
Old Mother Hubbard
December 26, 2022 9:12 pm

Response to ssiopeia on the “Father Is A Dog” thread.
In my original comment I didn’t say that all Asian Cinema sucked. That was your interpretation because you know deep in your heart that Asian Cinema truly does suck. All of you fucking assholes flew off the handle and not one of you has even seen the movie. I’m not choosing movies poorly. I usually watch the movies when they are posted on this site if I haven’t seen them already. They just put 4 up. “The Golden Glove” – 5 stars – totally excellent, “The Accused” – well made and well acted but kind of predictable – 3 stars, “Father Is A Dog” – the one you guys haven’t watched and probably never will – It totally sucks – 1 star – Zero stars if I could and “Sonny Boy” – I haven’t watched it yet – maybe, if you are lucky, I’ll watch it later on and write a review, then you can make comments on my review, even though you know absolutely nothing about the movie because you’ll never watch it. All I see on here is assholes cutting everyone down. Now all of a sudden you become woke democrats with your “Stop Asian Hate” bullshit. You know, when Asians are attacked, 999 times out of a thousand it’s a black person who attacked them. Just sayin’. Chew on that for a while, you woke fuck head. Peace out.

Wathel Herness
Wathel Herness
Reply to  Old Mother Hubbard
December 26, 2022 10:16 pm

Oh look the big baby is having a racial tantrum because we don’t agree with the shit he blows out from his asshole through his diaper. Why don’t you get off the Internet and go play with toys in your little safe space since you’re too chickenshit to handle criticism, you overly sensitive bag of pussies.

anglofile
anglofile
Reply to  Old Mother Hubbard
December 27, 2022 1:12 am

It *is* indeed worth mentioning, because the media sure won’t, that some ridiculous number of the attacks on Asians in the US are committed by black people and other non-white groups. It’s well over 90%. And somehow it’s the fault of the “whiteness” bogeyman — as if blacks have so little agency that the mere existence of whites is sufficient to incite them into beating down little old Asian ladies in the street. It’s all so tiresome. But, as to your other point, Asian cinema is generally excellent. South Korea, in particular, has been killing it for the past couple of decades. As a bonus, Asian films are largely without degeneracy and almost entirely without diversity.

(Obviously your mileage will vary if you’re only watching extreme horror.)

AnOldBoy
AnOldBoy
Reply to  anglofile
December 27, 2022 5:47 am

Agree with your comments. I would say that ‘overall’ Asia has been ‘killing it’ in cinematography for over two decades, but yes the last two decades has seen Korea at the helm. Particularly in the ‘revenge’ drama. Korea has really excelled there – and a recent example of this on EUM is “Bedevilled’ an excellent film I own on DVD with many other Asian films.

Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent
Reply to  anglofile
December 27, 2022 4:45 pm

Shut the fuck up faggot

My morning shit-post
My morning shit-post
Reply to  Old Mother Hubbard
December 27, 2022 1:14 am

I think you will like ..Sonny Boy.. .
Not sure why the conversation has moved but I will say my bit and then move-on. It was your sweeping statement about asian films rather than your opinion of one film that triggered me from slumber. I pointed out some films I liked and you became a stone rather than a sponge. Your life, your choices.
As for the actual film ..FIA Dog.. I have not and will not watch it. I read the blurb from the site owners and decided it would be a dull watch. I am not so interested in old-young films or family-drama unless it is full on brutality. I did not get the feeling that would be the case. Others however enjoy that stuff.
Of the 700 plus films on this site only about 10% appeal to me and many I have seen before so as and when they put new ones up I read the blurb rather than the comments to decide if it is something I would enjoy. I am fickle and depends on my mood how I choose.
In the end the films are free and if after 5 minutes you are not enjoying one just find something else.

Old Mother Hubbard
Old Mother Hubbard
Reply to  My morning shit-post
December 27, 2022 2:19 am

I had to move the conversation because commenters are only allowed to comment on a movie 6 times now because of the spammers. I didn’t expect to get such a strong reaction from my review of such a weak film. Honestly, most of the Asian films I’ve seen on this site are utter garbage. I’m sure the ones you mention before are good and I will try to get around to viewing them someday. As for Wathel and Bobelectrics getting so triggered over a comment about a movie neither one of them has watched, I would have to think that they are both very immature or very intimidated by someone that obviously is far more intelligent than they could ever imagine of becoming. Just curious – have you seen this one “Mother Is A Whore?” It’s by the same director as “Father Is A Dog” so I was thinking about skipping it. Anywho – nice talking to you. Bu-bye Wathel and Bob.

Old Mother Hubbard
Old Mother Hubbard
Reply to  Old Mother Hubbard
December 27, 2022 5:44 pm

Response to Vincent Vega:
Don’t try to oversell Asian Cinema to me. The reason I watched “Father Is A Dog” is because 4 of the knuckleheads on here gave it a 5 star rating. Shame on me for believing anyone on here knows what they are talking about, especially after reading the comments. John Lennon was in the fucking Beatles for Christ sakes and he said Yoko Ono was a great musical artist. He obviously dropped way too much acid because she is fucking terrible and I can’t stand listening to that retarded cunt. If anyone wants to defend Yoko and agree with drug addict/misogynist/child abuser John Lennon then I am ready for that argument. I have seen some of those movies you mentioned and I am not impressed with them either. What is funny about the back and forth going on here is that nobody even talks about the movie in question – “Father Is A Dog.” I’m getting the feeling that I am the only one that has actually seen the film. Well anywho – bu-bye for now.

lil guy
lil guy
November 14, 2022 11:46 pm

i like the gay kid. i smiled whenever he was on screen 🙂 my favourite part is when he beat the shit outta sang-woo and fucked up.

problematic
problematic
November 14, 2022 9:46 am

everyone gets raped lol

Ganska Galet
Ganska Galet
November 9, 2022 11:39 am

“Normal”? You mean median and unexceptional like you Ben, so allow me to persiflage your puerility. You’re superseded little one.

Chuck Biscuits
Chuck Biscuits
Reply to  Ganska Galet
November 9, 2022 12:13 pm

Shut it,yapping cunt

Ben
Ben
Reply to  Ganska Galet
November 9, 2022 1:32 pm

You know what’s your problem Miss Ganska you are a pretentious persona with inflated ego. Your life sucks, and most people don’t really like you. Your so-called social life and so-called friends are all fake, no one really gives a shit about you. I highly advise you to visit a therapist, he should help you.

Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent
Reply to  Ganska Galet
November 9, 2022 4:56 pm

oh yesss the ugly dumb french whore is back with another account please cum on my face i need some of that level pesudo thesaurus knowledge jizz i so thirsteeeeeee

Butcher of Seville
Butcher of Seville
Reply to  Ted Nugent
November 9, 2022 8:16 pm

Go go Ted

--------
--------
Reply to  Ted Nugent
November 9, 2022 8:42 pm

LMAO since you talk about her, Ted, her face reminds me of an old porn star called Missy Stone.

Hulmedog
Hulmedog
Reply to  Ted Nugent
November 9, 2022 8:59 pm

Ganska Galet in swedish means Crazy enough. Not sure about french

Chuck Biscuits
Chuck Biscuits
November 9, 2022 5:50 am

You fat stooopid fuck

Ganska Galet
Ganska Galet
Reply to  Chuck Biscuits
November 9, 2022 6:42 am

Do you realise you’re providing an idiopathic screenshot for me to beguile my followers with?… I commiserate your inutile exigence. Delectate me by dissipating, pilgarlic.

Ganska Galet
Ganska Galet
November 8, 2022 8:06 am

My apologies @ Admin, I hadn’t shared my profile correctly with Gravatar.

Johny
Johny
Reply to  Ganska Galet
November 9, 2022 9:59 am

Typical swedish bitch… Talks too much tries hard to act smart and during sex she fucks like a corpse. You are pathetic GANSKA

Ganska Galet
Ganska Galet
November 8, 2022 7:57 am

This was poignant, the dismal tenebrous settings and regenerative fiscal climate were portrayed with bleak earnest artistry.

Ganska Galet
Ganska Galet
Reply to  Ganska Galet
November 8, 2022 8:01 am

My pfp didn’t upload, I’m an authentic user of this site, and my WordPress details are accurate @Admin…

Ben
Ben
Reply to  Ganska Galet
November 9, 2022 10:09 am

Can you stop with all the pseudo-academic bullshit in here try to talk like a normal person.

Templeton Peck
Templeton Peck
November 7, 2022 10:23 am

I actually liked this film. It’s a bit melancholy, to say the least, but I thought it was decently put together.

Diana Prince
Diana Prince
Reply to  Templeton Peck
November 7, 2022 10:29 am

I couldn’t agree with you more, the melancholia was stirring, apt for its demographical and economical sanction.

meowmix
meowmix
October 22, 2022 10:54 pm

Oh look a movie about your mom.

Hulmedog
Hulmedog
October 20, 2022 3:58 pm

Reminded me of a Korean movie directed by Kim Ki Duk mixed with Harmony Korine and Larry Clark

mars.all
mars.all
October 20, 2022 4:14 am

fuk dis stoped fielm dum fuk shud haf raepd dat uglee bich mor

Donnie
Donnie
Reply to  mars.all
November 15, 2022 1:48 pm

Ooga booga ass faggot

Bad movie joe
Bad movie joe
October 19, 2022 7:19 pm

I can’t believe this is a thing I’m about to write. This has the most beautiful ass rape I have ever seen. From the Spanish guitar to the dichotomy of what’s happening on screen between the church group and the teenager all the way down to the poster of the face watching it.

Enzifer
Enzifer
Reply to  Bad movie joe
October 19, 2022 9:49 pm

“beautiful ass rape” is the funniest collection of words i’ve ever read

Badmoviejoe
Badmoviejoe
Reply to  Enzifer
October 20, 2022 7:27 am

Imagine writing it. Lol

Dr. Lecter
Dr. Lecter
Reply to  Bad movie joe
October 20, 2022 10:49 am

I’ll be the judge of that.

Dr Lecter's Cunt
Dr Lecter's Cunt
Reply to  Dr. Lecter
October 21, 2022 8:46 am

You’re a laborious fucking hick. I am repulsed by you, flagrant flaccid fuck. I have no doubt your frumpy wife won’t let you fuck her rectum, just keep poking away at her loose barren cunt with your limp comical prick instead dickhead.

suckysucky
suckysucky
Reply to  Dr. Lecter
October 21, 2022 8:54 am

Fuck off you balding overweight neckbeard

Enzifer
Enzifer
October 19, 2022 6:17 pm

finally a film title that i can relate to

Dr Lecter's Cunt
Dr Lecter's Cunt
Reply to  Enzifer
October 21, 2022 8:52 am

My wife’s a whore. Can I sniff your crotch? I’m an EMT and like little girls, I like to smell them, I get hard,.

Donnie
Donnie
Reply to  Dr Lecter's Cunt
November 15, 2022 1:47 pm

What’s with these bitch ass pedos bruh

Inglorious Bitch
Inglorious Bitch
October 19, 2022 11:45 am

I could imagine someone like Elliot Spencer pumping his poor excuse for a cock into an old stinking whore, he’d still have to pay her too because other hookers would just laugh in his face

am-big-r-us
am-big-r-us
Reply to  Inglorious Bitch
October 19, 2022 12:18 pm

Stephen Fry is not known to stink but he most defintely has been whoring for the luvvies a long time.

Chuck Biscuits
Chuck Biscuits
Reply to  Inglorious Bitch
November 9, 2022 12:11 pm

He only does dudes,top shelf butt fucker

Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent
Reply to  Chuck Biscuits
December 26, 2022 9:04 am

That’s straight from the horses ass Chuck who’s been butt fucked by Elliot numerous times. Chuck, the flaming gay faggot, says that Elliot is a “top shelf butt fucker.” That’s a direct quote from the flaming gay faggot Chuck Biscuits.

fred fat
fred fat
October 19, 2022 3:47 am

im the first to comment!!!!!!!!!!!

Cole
Cole
Reply to  fred fat
October 19, 2022 4:03 am

The real fred fat’s first comments are funny and original. You’re not. You’re just a fat ugly neckbeard.

fred fat
fred fat
Reply to  Cole
October 19, 2022 6:36 am

ur just mad cuz ur not the first to comment

fred fat
fred fat
Reply to  fred fat
October 20, 2022 7:10 pm

u r an imposter

fred fat
fred fat
Reply to  fred fat
October 20, 2022 10:21 pm

u r not me

fred fat
fred fat
Reply to  fred fat
October 21, 2022 8:23 pm

get your own name george cloney

fred fat
fred fat
Reply to  fred fat
October 21, 2022 10:21 pm

u lack the wit of the real fred fat

Ted Nugent
Ted Nugent
Reply to  fred fat
November 9, 2022 5:48 pm

I bet you was bustin that nut to be first you fat sweaty dildo well mucho congratulato pecker head

Joey
Joey
Reply to  Cole
October 19, 2022 5:40 pm

lol calm down faggot

toelicker
toelicker
Reply to  fred fat
October 19, 2022 4:03 am

If your gonna be the first to comment let it be about the fucking movie

fred fat
fred fat
Reply to  toelicker
October 19, 2022 7:59 am

I’m just the yuk it up fat shit funny boy. I never watch the movies.

Chuck Biscuits
Chuck Biscuits
Reply to  fred fat
October 21, 2022 6:42 am

Congrats a movie about your mama

tit bouncer
tit bouncer
Reply to  toelicker
October 19, 2022 11:47 am

If “you’re” gonna…

prick up your ears
prick up your ears
Reply to  tit bouncer
October 22, 2022 1:20 am

ya`wn

Chuck Biscuits
Chuck Biscuits
Reply to  fred fat
November 9, 2022 12:10 pm

Congrats you fat asshole bandit