Santa Barbara (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film
Released in 2022, Santa Barbara is a drama, romance and documentary film directed by Diana Markosian, running about 15 minutes.
What it’s about. Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a stranger, a man who would soon become her husband and father to her children. The film brings together the audition process, behind- the-scenes footage, archival home movies, scripted scenes, and an interview with the director's mother, Svetlana. This project is an immersive form of visual storytelling that employs memory and performance in equal measure to show the journey of immigrating to America.
Who’s in it. Santa Barbara stars Ana Imnadze as Svetlana and Gene Jones as Eli.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Santa Barbara page.
If you liked it. Fans of Santa Barbara tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Santa Barbara (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Santa Barbara change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Santa Barbara?
- Santa Barbara stars Ana Imnadze and Gene Jones.
- When was Santa Barbara released?
- Santa Barbara was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 15 minutes.