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Umma (2022)
Director: Iris K. Shim
Cast: Sandra Oh, Fivel Stewart, Dermot Mulroney, Odeya Rush
Runtime83 min
Rating15
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Amanda and her daughter live a quiet life on an American farm, but when the remains of her estranged mother arrive from Korea, Amanda becomes haunted by the fear of turning into her own mother.
Critical Reception & Ratings
Umma (2022), directed by Iris K. Shim, has received a mixed reception from critics. While some praise its atmospheric horror and exploration of cultural identity, others find the pacing uneven and the character development lacking. The film has not received any major awards recognition to date. Audience reception has been similarly divided, with the film holding a 5.1/10 rating on IMDb and a 46% score on Rotten Tomatoes.
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Fans of psychological horror and complex family dramas will appreciate Umma, the 2022 film directed by Iris K. Shim. With a standout performance from Sandra Oh, the film explores the haunting intergenerational traumas that can shape a person, blending mystery and supernatural elements to craft a deeply compelling and visually striking character study.
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Umma is a 2022 American supernatural horror film written and directed by Iris K. Shim. The film stars Sandra Oh, Fivel Stewart, MeeWha Alana Lee, Tom Yi, Odeya Rush, and Dermot Mulroney. Sam Raimi serves as a producer on the film. The film follows Amanda (Oh), a single mother who lives with her daughter in an isolated farm being haunted by her mother's ghost.
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