Once Upon My Mother

In 1963, Esther gave birth to Roland, the youngst sibling of a large family. Roland was born with a clubfoot that prevented him from standing. Against everyone’s advice, she promised her son that he would be able to walk just like everyone else and have a wonderful life.

From that moment on, Esther devoted herself fully to ensuring this promise came true. Spanning decades of hardships and miracles, this film is the story of an incredible destiny and the greatest love of all: a mother’s love for her child.

​Based on Roland Perez’s book “Ma Mère, Dieu Et Sylvie Vartan” Published in France by Les Escales

Directed by Ken Scott

France: French with English subtitles | 2025 | 102 min | Drama

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