Directed by Kadri Kousaar (Magnus), Mother exposes the vermin beneath the quaint veneer of life in a small town. It's a quietly thrilling whodunit that demonstrates mastery of nuanced character humor. Like Fargo, it deals in absurdity and lurches toward a grim twist. But it is a film all its own: its distinct visual style and uniquely Post-Soviet perspective render it a fresh voice in the crime drama realm.
We meet Elsa (Tiina Mälberg) just after her son, Lauri (Siim Maaten), has sunk into a coma from which he may never emerge. Elsa has assumed the role of his caretaker; her loveless marriage is predicated on that role. She bathes her son, changes his sheets, and inserts liquid food into his mouth tubes. People from the village stop by the house, bringing with them of a continuous wave of anxiety, sorrow, and secrets. Everyone wants to know: Who shot Lauri? The town seems to have cherished the charismatic young man, who seemed to lack a single enemy.
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