Mother of George (2013)

Adenike and Ayodele, a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn, are having trouble conceiving a child - a problem that defies cultural expectations and leads Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save or destroy her family.

Director:

Andrew Dosunmu

Writer:

Darci Picoult

Stars:

Danai Gurira, Isaach De Bankolé, Anthony Okungbowa

7 wins & 10 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Danai Gurira	...	Adenike Balogun
Isaach De Bankolé	...	Ayodele Balogun
Anthony Okungbowa	...	Biyi Balogen (as Tony Okungbowa)
Bukky Ajayi	...	Ma Ayo Balogun
Yaya DaCosta	...	Sade Bakare (as Yaya Alafia)
Klarissa Jackson	...	Atibo
Ishmael Omolade	...	Dave
Roslyn Ruff	...	Doctor
Chinaza Uche	...	Frank
Florence Egbuchulam	...	Funke
Mutiyat Ade-Salu	...	Helen
Atibon Nazaire	...	Hyacinth (as Atibon L. Nazaire)
Deen Badarou	...	Mr. Lawal
Da'Vine Joy Randolph	...	Marsea
Susan Heyward	...	Monica

Storyline

Adenike and Ayodele, a Nigerian couple living in Brooklyn, are having trouble conceiving a child - a problem that defies cultural expectations and leads Adenike to make a shocking decision that could either save or destroy her family.

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Plot Keywords:

woman | two word title | punctuation in title | apostrophe in title | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Drama

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated R for sexuality, some language and a disturbing image

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official US website

Country:

Nigeria USA

Language:

English Yoruba

Release Date:

18 January 2013 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ma' George

Filming Locations:

Brooklyn, New York City, New York, USA

Box Office

Budget:

$750,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend USA:

$30,000, 20 September 2013, Limited Release

Gross USA:

$145,400, 8 November 2013

Company Credits

Production Co:

Parts and Labor, Loveless, Maybach Film Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

107 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Quotes

[first lines]
Mother: [wedding ceremony] Ayodele, good health, love, for both of you. Give me good kids. We'll always be here for you.
Father: I wanna second that. Good health. A strong long life. Your secrets will remain intact. Your crown will stay long on your head. Your shoes will last long on your feet. In the power of the Almighty, in the power of the Oshun, in the power of all our Oriahas. Arise, arise.

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Soundtracks

Joyce
Written and Performed by Alaba Pedro
Courtesy of Jazzhole Records, Lagos, Nigeria

User Reviews

Slow Drama

Mother of George begins with a traditional African wedding ceremony which takes place in New York City. The bride and groom are toasted with wishes for a baby boy in the near future which will be named George, in accordance with the groom's mother's wishes. After a prolonged period, the hopeful mother to be does not conceive and she attempts various methods to become pregnant. After more time passes, she visits a fertility specialist, but her husband refuses to be checked out by American doctors. Her mother in law tells her that she should allow her husband a mistress in order to have a child. This idea does not go well, nor the next one of having his brother try to father a baby with her. The movie moves slowly, and while the acting is solid throughout, and the clothing beautiful, I was bored by the time it finished.