Mother, 2009 (Grade B-)

Director: Joon-ho Bong
Starring: Hye-ja Kim;  Bin Won, Ku Jin; Yoon Jae-Moon; Mun-hee Na; Mi-sun Jun; Young-Suck Lee; Sae-Beauk Song;  Woo-hee Chun; Byoung-Soon Kim.

sez says -- we have see other movies by Jooh-ha Bong--and liked them very much- he has s humor and style that is his own.  As expected there is humor and a unique style to this strange movie. The story is approx 1 part humor-staire-cultural criticism, 3 parts mystery, 1 part surreal. Retarded son has been taught to kiss ass if anyone calls him retarded.  Mom is loyal past any mother's duty. The police don't really have a clue. The truth is (who did it) a surprise --and mom knows the way to to untie the knot in her heart with acupuncture.  An unusual ride -- not this director's best - -but engaging.