The movie, named “Materna”, was released in 2020 as a drama film that runs for 1 hour and 45 minutes. It is an in-depth view into the lives of four women, intertwined in an incident on a subway in New York City. The film introduces us to various characters such as Jean played by Kate Lyn Sheil, Mona played by Jade Eshete, Ruth by Lindsay Burdge, and Perizad by Assol Abdullina. This piece also sheds light behind the scenes of the movie, speaking about where the movie was filmed, the people involved in its production, including some interesting trivia and facts.
Where it Filmed?
The filming of “Materna” took place in two main locations. Large parts of the movie were filmed in New York, USA. In addition, several scenes were also shot in Kyrgyzstan. Exact filming dates for the movie are not available at this time. The movie production teams and actors moved between these two places to complete the shoot.
Cast Details
| Cast Name | Role |
|---|---|
| Kate Lyn Sheil | Jean |
| Jade Eshete | Mona |
| Lindsay Burdge | Ruth |
| Assol Abdullina | Perizad |
| Sturgill Simpson | Paul |
| Kaili Vernoff | Jean’s Mom |
| Cassandra Freeman | Wanda |
| Nathanya Alexander | Jehovah’s Witness Daughter |
| Lynne Brookes | Jehovah’s Witness Mother |
| Kara Young | Kara |
| Xiomie Boykin | Young Jehovah’s Witness |
| Linda Simon | Elderly Jehovah’s Witness |
| Rory Culkin | Gabe |
| Buzz Weiner | Mariah Carey |
| Michael Chernus | David |
| Jake Katzman | Jared |
| Zvmvrat Abdvldaeva | Kyrgyz Woman in Airport Bathroom |
| Jamal Seidakmatova | Aisha |
| Zholdoshbek Akmataliev | Kyrgyz Paint Seller |
Trivia and Facts
- David Gutnik directed the movie, and also partnered with Assol Abdullina and Jade Eshete to write the film’s screenplay.
- This drama won 9 awards and had 12 nominations.
- Alongside the main cast, varied supporting actors portrayed characters like Paul, Jean’s Mom, Wanda, and more.
- The production of the film was done not only in the USA but also in Kyrgyzstan. Several producers contributed to the film including Amman Abbasi, Assol Abdullina, Liz Cardenas, and Jade Eshete.
- The film’s post-production and editing involved the expertise of professionals like Nancy Galvan, Tom Knight, and Evgeny Krokhmalenko to name a few.
- For its realistic sound and visual effect, the film enlisted the help of professionals like Alex Noble and Peter Albrechtsen.
- The movie’s soundtrack include the song “I Don’t Want Your Kind of Love”.
Geo Location Details
- Location Name: New York, USA
- Latitude: 40.7127753
- Longitude: -74.0059728
- Place ID: ChIJOwg_06VPwokRYv534QaPC8g
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: New York, NY, USA
- Timezone: America/New_York
- Location Name: Kyrgyzstan
- Latitude: 41.20438
- Longitude: 74.766098
- Place ID: ChIJ8yfp_B04lzgRM8SITrdYECg
- Map Link: Google Map
- Place Address: Kyrgyzstan
- Timezone: Asia/Bishkek
