Mother

A quiet, image-driven short that asks patience and rewards it with a lingering ache of loss and recognition.

Directed by

Gennady Karyuk

Genres

Drama

Starring

Zinaida Sharko, Nina Ruslanova, Lidiya Brazilskaya

Overview

The film "Mama" is one of Gennadiy Karyuk’s first directorial works. It tells the story of two women who meet while on vacation. One lost her daughter long ago; the other bears a striking resemblance to her. Is it a mirage, a mistake, or fate? The director tells the story not through dialogue, but by prioritizing visual imagery and editing.

How it feels

Melancholic, earnest and warm. Slow-burning and demanding.

About

Grief, memory, family, identity

Content

No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

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