Mildred Pierce

Having it all would cost her everything.

Mildred Pierce depicts an overprotective, self-sacrificing mother during the Great Depression who finds herself separated from her husband, opening a restaurant of her own and falling in love with a man, all the while trying to earn her spoiled, narcissistic daughter's love and respect.

Director

Todd Haynes

Created by

Christine Vachon,John Wells,Todd Haynes,Pamela Koffler

Writers

Todd Haynes