Mother of George

2013 1h 46m EN

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5.4

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★5.4TMDB · 32

Drama

Synopsis

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A Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn are having trouble conceiving a child - a problem that defies cultural expectations and leads to a shocking decision that could either save or destroy them.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Isaach de Bankolé
Ayodele Balogun
Danai Gurira
Adenike Olumide Balogen
Yaya DaCosta
Sade Bakare
Tony Okungbowa
Biyi Balogen
Bukky Ajayi
Ma Ayo Balogun
Angélique Kidjo
Ma Nike
Mutiyat Ade-Salu
Helen / Bridesmaid
Mohamed Dione
Groomsman

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Andrew Dosunmu
Writers: Darci Picoult
Languages: Yoruba, English
Countries: Nigeria, United States of America

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MONEY

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Shot for just $0.8M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.

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MONEY

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Earned back only 21% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.

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ERA

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Released 13 years ago.

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WORLD

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Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Yoruba, English.

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WORLD

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International production across 2 countries: Nigeria, United States of America.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Andrew Dosunmu, shot by Bradford Young. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Oriana Soddu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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8 / 8

CAST

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Isaach de Bankolé and Danai Gurira and Yaya DaCosta carry the top of the cast.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Andrew Dosunmu directs. Bradford Young behind the camera. Oriana Soddu cuts. A commercial under-performer on release. Produced in Nigeria, United States of America. Dialogue in Yoruba, English.

Trivia

Things worth knowing

1Shot for just $0.8M — micro-budget by Hollywood standards.
2Earned back only 21% of its budget on initial theatrical — a commercial disappointment on release.
3Released 13 years ago.
4Dialogue crosses 2 languages: Yoruba, English.
5International production across 2 countries: Nigeria, United States of America.
6Directed by Andrew Dosunmu, shot by Bradford Young. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
7Editor Oriana Soddu shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
8Isaach de Bankolé and Danai Gurira and Yaya DaCosta carry the top of the cast.
9IMDB entry: tt2094890 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
10Only 32 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.