Mother Land (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2022, Mother Land is a documentary film directed by Mari Soppela, running about 79 minutes.
What it’s about. When filmmaker Mari Soppela took her children and husband to live for a year on a sacred mountain in her native Finland, she was fulfilling a lifelong dream to share the arctic wilderness of her childhood with her family. But when years later her children turn the camera onto her, she is forced to confront her motivation for filming their lives in this searching and searingly honest cinematic exploration of identity, belonging and motherhood. Filmed over the course of 27 years, Mother Land challenges us all to examine the landscapes we carry within us and the narratives we create to make sense of our lives.
Who’s in it. Mother Land stars Mari Soppela as Self / Narrator (voice), Ilari Anemaet as Self and Sanna Anemaet as Self.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Mother Land has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Mother Land page.
If you liked it. Fans of Mother Land tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Mother Land (2022)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Mother Land change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Mother Land worth watching?
- Mother Land holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Mother Land?
- Mother Land stars Mari Soppela, Ilari Anemaet and Sanna Anemaet.
- When was Mother Land released?
- Mother Land was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 79 minutes.