Monday Cinema - The Mother and The Bear
Schedule
Mon Mar 09 2026 at 04:00 pm to 05:45 pm
UTC-07:00Location
Royal Theatre Trail | Trail , BC
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For the last film of the season, the Trail & District Arts Council presents “The Mother and The Bear” at Monday Cinema on Monday, March 9 at 4 pm at The Royal Theatre in Trail.After an accident leaves her daughter Sumi comatose, Sara travels 9,000 kms from Seoul to Winnipeg. Finding herself in the harsh, unfamiliar, and unforgiving environment of the city in the winter, Sara sets herself up in the young woman’s apartment, and discovers she doesn't really know Sumi at all.
Sara despairs about her daughter’s single status, so uses Sumi's dating app to find her daughter a boyfriend. The meddling mother embarks on a transformative personal journey of crossed wires, secret lives, and conflicting agendas.
“A unique mash-up of genres that boasts the talents of TIFF favourites Evan Johnson, Galen Johnson, and Pablo Larraín, The Mother and the Bear marks a bold new direction for Ma. And if you were wondering about that eponymous bear… well, you’ll just have to see the film.” – TIFF
Director: Johnny Ma / Cast: Kim Ho-jung, Lee Won-jae, Jonathan Kim / Country: Canada, Chile / Language: English, Korean / Genre: Comedy, Drama / Length: 1hr 40 mins Rating: PG
89% on Rotten Tomatoes.
“A sweet, amicable, and droll comedy that honors nosy, overprotective, and concerned mothers everywhere ... A heartwarming story that’s hard to resist.” - Kent Turner, Film-Forward.com
“The Mother And The Bear is a very different spin on the romantic comedy and self-actualization tale. By combining the two, Johnny Ma creates a distinct and engaging story.” - Bobby LePire, Film Threat
“Writer-director Johnny Ma’s quirky rom-com offers strong writing, solid characters, and a touch of Winnipeg weirdness.” - Chris Knight, Original Cin
“The Mother and the Bear is a charming, whimsical story brimming with enduring adventures and self-discovery. It is an endearing film rife with warmth and spirit.” - Kristy Strouse, Film Inquiry
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The Monday Cinema series is part of the Toronto International Film Festival Film Circuit and is presented by Trail and District Arts Council and proudly supported by Clark's Funeral Services.
All films screen at The Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Avenue, Trail.
Tickets are $13. Purchase at trail-arts.com or call the Box Office at 250-368-9669, Mon. to Fri. from 12-4 pm. Only 143 tickets are available and any remaining tickets will sold for cash at the door.
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Royal Theatre Trail, Royal Theatre, 1597 Bay Ave, Trail, BC V1R, Canada, TrailEvent Location & Nearby Stays:
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