Motherland
A fantasy about a daughter’s yearning for her mother’s warmth and comfort, which turns into a nightmare about harsh reality of a group of homeless quarry workers. Masha arrives at the quarry with a heavy heart, burdened by a secret she hasn’t told anyone about. She wants to speak with her mother, Vera, but she has struggles of her own. A young woman finds herself in a deafening masculine environment where no one's listening. A journey to save herself quickly blurs into a venture to save her own mother. Ants crawling on the walls of the house, childhood photos and Russian food, are the harsh reality of one woman, and a comforting memory for the other.
Cast
Screenplay
Themes
Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching
Keywords
mother, homelessness, migration, loneliness, russians in israel
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Motherland about?
- A fantasy about a daughter’s yearning for her mother’s warmth and comfort, which turns into a nightmare about harsh reality of a group of homeless quarry workers. Masha arrives at the quarry with a heavy heart, burdened by a secret she hasn’t told anyone about. She wants to speak with her mother, Vera, but she has struggles of her own. A young woman finds herself in a deafening masculine environment where no one's listening. A journey to save herself quickly blurs into a venture to save her own mother. Ants crawling on the walls of the house, childhood photos and Russian food, are the harsh reality of one woman, and a comforting memory for the other.
- Who directed Motherland?
- Motherland was directed by Hila Royzenman.
- Who stars in Motherland?
- Motherland stars Lena Fraifeld, Svetlana Demidov, Andrei Kashker, Marek Rozenbaum.
- How long is Motherland?
- Motherland has a runtime of 17m (17 minutes).
- What genre is Motherland?
- Motherland is a Drama film.
- Where was Motherland produced?
- Motherland was produced in Israel.
- What are the themes of Motherland?
- The themes of Motherland include: Melancholic Reflections and Sadness, The Suffocating Silence of Loneliness, Melancholy Soul-Searching.