A selection of 5 films about motherhood that inspire, touch, and warm the soul. I share my thoughts on how hormones and a fertility tracker affect the perception of cinema.
5 Heartwarming Motherhood Movies You'll Want to Watch Again and Again
Sometimes we just turn on a movie and dissolve, especially when it's a story about a mother and a child. In those moments, it feels cozy - even when it’s cold and gray outside. Movies about motherhood are a separate magic. They are not always perfect, but almost always honest. Even if tears flow like a stream, you want to watch it to the end. It's all about emotions. They cover you in a wave, sometimes unexpectedly. It happens that we start crying already at the credits and can't stop.
Have you ever caught yourself feeling the same way? Some women have noticed that on some days, they react strongly to any sadness. And on others, they watch dramas calmly, almost detachedly. Women may decide that all these emotions are just a bad or good day, but in fact, their emotional state is strongly influenced by hormones, which are produced in different proportions throughout the cycle. Our emotional state and reactions are highly dependent on hormones. Our body lives by rhythm, and the cycle affects not only our well-being. It also affects the perception of films. When women start using a fertility tracker, many things become clearer. For example, people who write on mira reviews admit that they can finally see how their emotions are connected to what is happening in their bodies. Now women can choose films consciously. For example:
● During ovulation, more romance and drama.
● In the second phase, cozy comedies and kind films about family.
● During PMS - something light, where you don't need to worry much.
● During menstruation, only warm stories with a blanket and cocoa.
● After menstruation, inspiring films with heroines who change the world.
Today, we want to share five films about motherhood. These are the ones many women return to again and again. Each of them touches in its own way. And each is a reflection of female strength, love, and fragility.
"Million Dollar Baby" (2004)
Yes, this is not a classic story about motherhood. But the heroine, Hilary Swank, is the image of a woman who finds her "child" in her coach. And he finds a father figure in her. Their connection is deeper than just sports. This is a story about how people become a family, even if they have no common blood ties. A very powerful film.
It is better to watch on days when you want to believe in choice and support.
"The Bucket List" (2007)
This film is not about mom. But one of the lines sounds the theme of motherhood so subtly that I always cling to it. Especially to the monologue of Jack Nicholson's character about his daughter. This is the moment when it becomes clear: motherhood is not always a biological role. Sometimes it's just love. There are no conditions.
We watch this film when we want to remember: people change. And even in adulthood, you can become closer to those you once lost.
"Juno" (2007)
That film where a teenager who unexpectedly finds herself becoming a mother. It’s light on the surface, but rich in meaning. Full of irony, sadness, and quiet tenderness. Women watch it when they want to remind themselves how fragile life can be. And how important support is, even if everything does not go according to plan. The director very subtly felt in which case it would be best to convey the inner experiences of the main character. There are absolutely no negative characters in the film. Everyone, from Juno's best friend to Jason Bateman, who has not yet matured internally, evokes only sympathy.
"Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri" (2017)
The main character's daughter died, raped and burned by some scoundrels. 7 months have passed, but the investigation has yielded nothing. So, a desperate mother decided to declare war on the police with the help of three billboards along the highway approaching the city. Frances McDormand's heroine is imperfect, rude, and tired. But real. This is a film about love that is hidden deep in the soul, because this feeling causes unbearable pain to the heroes. And this love for people breaks through from the very depths of the soul to the outside through carefully barricaded cracks. After all, this is the hardest thing - to let go of pain and forgive. To forgive yourself, first of all.
This film is ideal when you feel angry at the whole world. Because it helps to release emotions. It says: you have the right to be different. Even angry. Even rude. You are still a mother. And this is sacred.
Conclusion
Motherhood in cinema is always a little bit about us. Even if we don’t have children yet. Or if they are already adults. We feel. We understand. We empathize. And also, we become softer when we give ourselves a break in time. A blanket, tea, and a film that speaks the same language as us. Watching the appropriate film becomes crucial because it provides us with the necessary nourishment we seek at that specific time. Screens present motherhood-related stories that reflect internal emotional states of women.
