Mother Mother
Synopsis
In the heart of rural Somalia, widowed mother Qalifo and her son, Asad, labor as camel herders. However, Asad has his heart set on a life in town with Ifrah, the girl of his dreams. When a young American visitor declares his love for Ifrah, the rivalry leads to murder, and Qalifo weighs in with a shocking choice that transforms all of their lives.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- K'naan
- Screenplay & Story
- K'naan
- Original Score
- Isobel Waller-Bridge
- Original Title
- Mother Mother
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Somali
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Production Studios
- Potboiler Productions, Secret Hideout, 25 Stories
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
K'naan
K'naan
Isobel Waller-Bridge
César Charlone
Geraud Brisson, Sabine Hoffman
Andrea Calderwood, Alex Kurtzman, Niv Fichman, Mario Zvan, Livia Van Der Staay
Department Leadership Roster
Isobel Waller-Bridge
Original Music Composer
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
K'naan
Director
Alex Kurtzman
Producer
Geraud Brisson
Editor
César Charlone
Director of Photography
Jenny Lumet
Producer
Christina Moore
Production Design
K'naan
Writer
Sabine Hoffman
Editor
Rayzak Hassan
Costume Design
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Mother Mother.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Mother Mother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Mother Mother about?
In the heart of rural Somalia, widowed mother Qalifo and her son, Asad, labor as camel herders. However, Asad has his heart set on a life in town with Ifrah, the girl of his dreams. When a young American visitor declares his love for Ifrah, the rivalry leads to murder, and Qalifo weighs in with a shocking choice that transforms all of their lives.
Who directed Mother Mother?
Mother Mother was directed by K'naan.
Who stars in Mother Mother?
The principal cast of Mother Mother includes Maan Youssouf Ahmed, Elmi Rashid Elmi, Hassan Najib, Ubah Egal.
When was Mother Mother released and how long is it?
Mother Mother was released in 2024 with a total runtime of 1h 47m.
Who composed the musical score for Mother Mother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Mother Mother was composed by Isobel Waller-Bridge.