Artgene film distribution company presents the theatrical release of the critically acclaimed comedy drama Mother, Couch. Directed by Niclas Larsson and featuring an extraordinary cast led by Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!), Taylor Russell  (Waves, Bones and All), and Ellen Burstyn (Requiem for a Dream, The Exorcist), Mother, Couch is a sublime and eccentric story of a dysfunctional family based on the bestselling Swedish novel. While attempting to leave a furniture store, an elderly matriarch suddenly decides to sit on one of the couches and stay there. Her three children come together, as well as the store owners, who all go through a mind-bending journey of self-discovery. 

This enigmatic and visually stunning film, full of dark humor, already has captured the attention of audiences of Sweden and Finland and is set to resonate deeply with Estonian and Latvian viewers. Screenings will be available in English with subtitles. 

Mother, Couch has an incredible ensemble cast of celebrated actors like Ewan McGregor (Trainspotting, Moulin Rouge!), Ellen Burstyn (Requiem for a Dream, The Exorcist), Rhys Ifans (Notting Hill, House of the Dragon), Lara Flynn Boyle (Twin Peaks), F. Murray Abraham (Amadeus, The Grand Budapest Hotel)  and Taylor Russell (Waves, Bones and All). Their performances add gravitas to the emotionally intense narrative and a make Mother, Couch a significant and emotionally powerful cinematic experience.

Mother, Couch is the debut feature film of Swedish director Niclas Larsson. His fresh perspective and creative vision earned the film significant recognition at international festivals, including Toronto and San Sebastián​. At Göteborg Film Festival  film won the prestigious Dragon Award for Best Nordic Film in 2024, praised for its bold storytelling and innovative cinematography.

The film is based on the Swedish novel Mamma i soffa by Jerker Virdborg. The story explores deep psychological and emotional dynamics within a fractured family, using surreal and symbolic storytelling elements. It centers on a family drawn together by their mother, who refuses to leave a couch in a furniture store, creating an unusual and introspective narrative. The novel's themes of familial ties, unresolved emotions, and self-discovery are brought to life vividly in film adaptation, which adds visual and surreal layers to the source material​.