My Dear Mother
"She was nine years old when she discovered that she was not an orphan"
Originally released in 2019. My Dear Mother is a documentary film. directed by Paul-Anders Simma. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Dasha Matrekhina, Alyonna Sovkina, and Irina Matveeva
Synopsis
My Dear Mother is about the 15-year-old girl Dasha who lives in an orphanage in a small town in Russia. We follow her for five years, in all the thoughts she has about growing up in orphanages. She wonders why her mother left her. Until her grandmother died, she lived with her grandparents, who were Russian Sami. Dasha's father is in jail and her mother was a drug addict. Dasha would like to have contact with her roots and she wants to keep her Sami identity.
Quick Facts
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- SE
Production Companies
- Saamifilmi Oy
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My Dear Mother about?
My Dear Mother is about the 15-year-old girl Dasha who lives in an orphanage in a small town in Russia. We follow her for five years, in all the thoughts she has about growing up in orphanages. She...
Who directed My Dear Mother?
My Dear Mother was directed by Paul-Anders Simma.
How long is My Dear Mother?
My Dear Mother has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was My Dear Mother released?
My Dear Mother was released on December 1, 2019 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My Dear Mother?
The main cast of My Dear Mother includes Dasha Matrekhina, Alyonna Sovkina, Irina Matveeva, Natescha Panova, Larissa Yulina.