The Matriarch
Die Matriarchin
Synopsis
Seventeen-year-old Kim lives with her emotionally distant mother, mute younger brother, and strangers hiding in a secret room in their apartment at the Baltic coast. Vietnamese migrants regularly pass through their home as her mother, a key figure in a criminal network, runs human trafficking operations. When her mother's associate Luc defects to start a rival operation, Kim seizes her chance to prove herself to her mother. She navigates her first romance while entering a clandestine family business. As her good intentions drag her into a dark and brutal underworld that contradicts her sensitive nature, Kim begins to question the true costs of earning respect by crossing her own boundaries.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Alison Kuhn
- Screenplay & Story
- Alison Kuhn
- Original Title
- Die Matriarchin
- Country of Origin
- Germany
- Spoken Languages
- German, Vietnamese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Schiwago Film, Tidewater Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Alison Kuhn
Alison Kuhn
Jan Mayntz
Christian Zipfel
Paula Elina Klossner, Martin Lehwald, Philipp Goeser
Department Leadership Roster
Alison Kuhn
Director
Alison Kuhn
Writer
Paula Elina Klossner
Producer
Martin Lehwald
Producer
Philipp Goeser
Producer
Jan Mayntz
Director of Photography
Christian Zipfel
Editor
Lucia Eifler
Production Design
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Matriarch
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Matriarch about?
Seventeen-year-old Kim lives with her emotionally distant mother, mute younger brother, and strangers hiding in a secret room in their apartment at the Baltic coast. Vietnamese migrants regularly pass through their home as her mother, a key figure in a criminal network, runs human trafficking operations. When her mother's associate Luc defects to start a rival operation, Kim seizes her chance to prove herself to her mother. She navigates her first romance while entering a clandestine family business. As her good intentions drag her into a dark and brutal underworld that contradicts her sensitive nature, Kim begins to question the true costs of earning respect by crossing her own boundaries.
Who directed The Matriarch?
The Matriarch was directed by Alison Kuhn.
Who stars in The Matriarch?
The principal cast of The Matriarch includes Tuyen Do, Viet Pham, Trang Le Hong, Long Dang Ngoc, Benjamin Kramme.
When was The Matriarch released and how long is it?
The Matriarch was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.