Like his award-winning Steam of Life, the equally episodic Mother's Wish tells 10 stories of women around the world, connected by the theme of motherhood. The stories form an intense ensemble of motherhood and love: a first childbirth, the pride of being able to offer your children education and the bright moments of everyday life. But the stories also show tragic events, such as mother's worry when her child falls sick or is being mistreated. Above all the stories speak of survival: These women have struggled through life against all odds. They give the viewer hope of a better tomorrow.