---
title: "Surviving My Mother"
year: 2007
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/surviving-my-mother-2007"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 64330
imdb_id: "tt0870222"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 4.8
vote_count: 12
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Surviving My Mother (2007) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/surviving-my-mother-2007

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Surviving My Mother is a 2007 Canadian comedy‑drama film. The picture was released in Canada on 2 November 2007 and has a running time of 1 hour 35 minutes. The story follows Clara, whose mother lies on her deathbed and confesses that she regrets the distance that has grown between them. This admission prompts Clara to re‑evaluate her own relationship with her daughter, Bianca, and to make an effort to become closer to her. The narrative explores themes of intergenerational misunderstanding and the desire for familial reconciliation, balancing both humorous and poignant moments. The film is listed in the TMDB database and is also referenced on Wikipedia as a Canadian production. Supporting cast and crew details are documented on several online film resources, though specific names are not

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A deathbed confession prompts a woman to reevaluate her strained relationship with her own daughter."

### Why Watch
- explores complex family dynamics
- features generational themes

### Caveats & Content Note
- serious subject matter
- slow-paced narrative
- Tone & Suitability: The film deals with themes of mortality and strained parent-child relationships.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dramatic, introspective, emotional

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **Canada (CA)** | iciTouTV | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Émile Gaudreault

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Caroline Dhavernas** as *Bianca*
- **Ellen David** as *Clara*
- **Colin Mochrie** as *Rick*
- **Adam J. Harrington** as *Michael*
- **Véronique Le Flaguais** as *Clara's Mother*
- **Louison Danis** as *Ginetta*
- **Christian Bégin** as *Pierre*
- **Laurent Allaire** as *Khalid*
- **Matt Holland** as *Martin*
- **Danièle Lorain** as *Female Doctor*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre of Surviving My Mother?
The film is categorized as a drama and comedy.

### Q: When was the film released?
The film was released on November 2, 2007.

### Q: What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty-five minutes.

### Q: What is the central conflict?
The story centers on a woman attempting to improve her relationship with her daughter after a deathbed revelation.

### Q: Where is the film from?
The film is a Canadian production.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Surviving My Mother — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/64330)
- [Surviving My Mother (2007) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0870222/fullcredits/)
- [Surviving My Mother - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Surviving_My_Mother)
- [Surviving My Mother (2007) - Cast & Crew - The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/64330-comment-survivre-sa-m-re/cast)
- [Surviving My Mother (2007) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/surviving-my-mother/credits)
- [Surviving My Mother (2007) - Plot Summary, Cast, Ratings & More | What ...](https://www.whatsafterthemovie.com/movies/surviving-mymother-2007)

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