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The Good Mother (1988)

“Can a court determine how we should live, how we should love, how we should raise our children? Now Anna must prove that she is the Good Mother.”

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Plot

In the throbbing heart of her newfound singlehood, Anna Dunlop discovers a life of quiet contentment with her spirited six-year-old, Molly. Their simple, wholesome existence takes a dramatic turn when Anna's heart is captivated by the charismatic Leo Cutter, an Irish sculptor whose hands mould more than just clay. As Leo awakens a dormant passion within Anna, their love affair inadvertently sheds the veil of innocence from Molly's tender years, exposing her to the intimate intricacies of adult relationships. Leo, in his earnest attempt to educate the inquisitive Molly, becomes the target of a scathing accusation by Anna's embittered ex-husband. As accusations of impropriety swarm around Leo, the ex-husband exploits the situation to challenge Anna's custodial rights, threatening the very core of her motherhood. The ensuing turmoil shatters Anna's blissful world, sending ripples of discord through her relationship with Leo and setting her on a desperate quest to safeguard her bond with Molly. This poignant drama weaves a tale of love, passion, and the devastating consequences of a bitter custody battle, leaving no heart unscathed in its wake.

Where to watch The Good Mother?

The Good Mother is a drama movie featuring Fred Melamed.

It is possible to buy The Good Mother on AMC on Demand, Amazon Video, Apple TV, DIRECTV, Google Play Movies, Microsoft Store, Vudu and YouTube.