
Don't Cry, Mommy
If they can't punish them, I will do it myself.
Directed by Kim Yong-Han
Produced by Seoul Broadcasting System
A harrowing revenge thriller centered on a mother's grief and rage after her daughter's rape and suicide, exploring the moral collapse that follows systemic injustice.
Yoo-lim, who divorced her husband and was preparing for a new start, learns that her daughter, Eun-ah, got raped by boys at school. However, they will not be punished because they are minors. Eun-ah kills herself, and Yoo-lim seeks revenge.
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Is Don't Cry, Mommy sad? Yes, very. More sad than 99% of films.
Is Don't Cry, Mommy violent? Yes, very. More violent than 95% of films.
Does Don't Cry, Mommy end with hope? No. Less hopeful than 95% of films.
Is Don't Cry, Mommy easy watching? No. Less comforting than 92% of films.
Is Don't Cry, Mommy scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 67% of films.
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Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

























































