Children of Invention

Children of Invention tells the story of a mother raising two young kids on her own. When she gets arrested for being entangled in a pyramid scheme, her pragmatic children come up with an ingenious way to take care of themselves as they wait their mother’s return. The movie starts out slow as it lays out the background info for its viewers, but the build up is part of why the second half becomes so emotionally charged. The turning point in the movie—and no one will be able to miss it—is a guaranteed tearjerker.
 

Although the children takes center stage for most of the movie, the mother’s story—and her resilience—is undeniable. Both sides of the coin are shown exceptionally well: the mother’s struggle to provide a stable home and the forced-upon maturity of the children.
 

Bottom Line: It’ll make you miss your mother.