The Perfect Mother

The Perfect Mother

1997 6.1 (0.3k) Age 12+

Since self-made immigrant Nico Podaras's death, widow Elenie runs his lucrative garage, with an illegal side business, generously using the profits to keep control of their three sons' lives. Simpleton Dan is happy to sire the crucial heir without hesitation to keep unruly, immature wife Charlene in line, but goes to far, so she absconds pregnant. Firstborn John gave up his dream, fishery, to work in the garage. When he marries Kathryn, she starts questioning and resisting Elenie's matriarchal manipulation, but bares her a grandson. The conflict escalates, leaving John torn between loyalties.

Actors

Tyne Daly, Ione Skye, Louis Ferreira, Tuesday Knight

Genres

Crime, Drama, Thriller

Streaming On

 

Countries (outside of the NL)

Brazil, Mexico, Poland

Seasons