Kawase’s film is based on Mizuki Tsujimura’s novel of the same name and tells the tale of a young couple struggling and coping with the very universal dilemma of infertility. Trying to have a child biologically, but failing, the couple decides to adopt a child. However, things get complicated when, six years later, a woman claiming to be the young child’s biological mother starts extorting them for money. Kawase has been a mainstay of Cannes for several years, with her last film, “Radiance,” being part of the 2017 competition. There is no reason to think “True Mothers” wouldn’t have been part of this year’s competition. As fall film festivals hope to happen, in physical or digital form, we will hopefully be able to catch Kawase’s latest in theaters and/or on VOD later on this year. Contribute Hire me
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