Mother and Son(2002)

Mother and Son is a Russian drama that follows Pericles as he navigates life under his controlling mother Ioulia's roof. As Ioulia's mind begins to slip into dementia, their relationship grows increasingly fraught. The film captures the tension between duty and resentment, exploring how caregiving can strain even the closest bonds. Pericles finds himself caught between compassion for his mother's declining state and frustration with her domineering nature. The intimate portrait reveals the quiet struggles of aging and dependency, examining what it means to care for someone who once held absolute power over you. A poignant meditation on family obligation and the slow erosion of memory.