The Moon Is a Father of Mine
მთვარე მამაა ჩემი
Synopsis
Twelve-year-old Toma is expelled from school after being relentlessly tormented by his classmates. His estranged father, Nemo, who disappeared when the boy was just two years old, invites him to their ancestral village. The locals do not embrace Nemo's unwelcome return. But he doesn't fear anyone and is determined to pass on the ancient tradition of deer hunting to his son. This fateful weekend Toma learns survival, independence, and the dark secrets of his father's past.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Golden Apricot Yerevan International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Giorgi Ovashvili
- Screenplay & Story
- Roelof Jan Minneboo, Giorgi Ovashvili
- Original Score
- Iosif Bardanashvili, Jakub Kudláč
- Original Title
- მთვარე მამაა ჩემი
- Country of Origin
- Luxembourg, Turkey, Georgia, Germany, Czech Republic, Bulgaria
- Spoken Languages
- Georgian
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Wagonnet Films, 42film, Joli Rideau Media, Seven Peas Film, Waterfront Film, Axman Production, ZDF/Arte
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Giorgi Ovashvili
Roelof Jan Minneboo, Giorgi Ovashvili
Iosif Bardanashvili, Jakub Kudláč
Christos Karamanis
Kim Sun-min
Giorgi Ovashvili, Fabrizio Maltese, Eike Goreczka, Filip Todorov, Karla Stoyakova
Department Leadership Roster
Giorgi Ovashvili
Director
Roelof Jan Minneboo
Writer
Giorgi Ovashvili
Writer
Giorgi Ovashvili
Producer
Fabrizio Maltese
Producer
Eike Goreczka
Producer
Filip Todorov
Producer
Karla Stoyakova
Producer
Mesut Ulutaş
Producer
Christos Karamanis
Director of Photography
Fleur Withlok
Production Design
Kim Sun-min
Editor
Iosif Bardanashvili
Original Music Composer
Jakub Kudláč
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Moon Is a Father of Mine
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What is The Moon Is a Father of Mine about?
Twelve-year-old Toma is expelled from school after being relentlessly tormented by his classmates. His estranged father, Nemo, who disappeared when the boy was just two years old, invites him to their ancestral village. The locals do not embrace Nemo's unwelcome return. But he doesn't fear anyone and is determined to pass on the ancient tradition of deer hunting to his son. This fateful weekend Toma learns survival, independence, and the dark secrets of his father's past.
Who directed The Moon Is a Father of Mine?
The Moon Is a Father of Mine was directed by Giorgi Ovashvili.
Who stars in The Moon Is a Father of Mine?
The principal cast of The Moon Is a Father of Mine includes Giorgi Gigauri, Givi Chuguashvili, Kira Andronikashvili, Mariam Chagunava, Otar Mikeladze.
When was The Moon Is a Father of Mine released and how long is it?
The Moon Is a Father of Mine was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Moon Is a Father of Mine?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Moon Is a Father of Mine was composed by Iosif Bardanashvili, Jakub Kudláč.