The Perfect Mother (1997)

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.

Directing:
  • Peter Levin

Writing:
  • Karen Clark

Stars:
Release Date: 1997-02-18
themoviedb icon 6.4/10
  • Country: US
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 92
Tyne Daly
Tyne Daly
Elanie Podaras
Louis Ferreira
Louis Ferreir...
John Podaras
Ione Skye
Ione Skye
Kathryn M. Podaras
Tuesday Knight
Tuesday Knigh...
Charlene Podaras
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