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You Are Not My Mother

You Are Not My Mother

Every family has their secrets.

20225.61h 33m

Overview

In a North Dublin housing estate, teenage Char's mother mysteriously goes missing. When she returns without explanation, Char resolves to uncover the truth behind her disappearance and shed light on her family's dark secrets.

Directed by Kate Dolan
Written by Kate Dolan
Produced by Deirdre Levins
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Top Cast

Hazel Doupe

Hazel Doupe

Char

Carolyn Bracken

Carolyn Bracken

Angela

J

Jordanne Jones

Suzanne

F

Florence Adebamo

Amanda

Katie White

Katie White

Kelly

Paul Reid

Paul Reid

Aaron

Ingrid Craigie

Ingrid Craigie

Rita

Colin Peppard

Colin Peppard

Jamie

M

Martin O'Sullivan

Frank

Aoife Spratt

Aoife Spratt

Officer Jenny

Themes & Keywords

halloweenbullyingirelandmental illnessdrug overdosebonfirepostpartum depressionirish folkloremother daughter relationshipgrandmother granddaughter relationshipschool bullying

About You Are Not My Mother

You Are Not My Mother is a horror film released in 2022 exploring themes of halloween, bullying, ireland, mental illness, drug overdose, bonfire. Directed by Kate Dolan, it stars Hazel Doupe, Carolyn Bracken, Jordanne Jones. In a North Dublin housing estate, teenage Char's mother mysteriously goes missing. When she returns without explanation, Char resolves to uncover the truth behind her disappearance and shed light on her family's dark secrets.

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