My motherland is checkered
Seen it?2026 | 13 min | Documentary, Animation, Drama, War
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
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Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for animation lovers, the curious and history buffs.
- The mood
- Intense, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 13 min.
- What might put you off
- No age rating on record, so check it first for young kids.
- It's in Russian, so expect subtitles (or a dub).
In a mix of 2D animation and live action, through their voices and acting, two actresses recount the lives of imprisoned women that opposed the Russian Regime and their emotional stories of suffering and anguish.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
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- AudiencesNot counted
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- AwardsNot counted
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- Reach & staying powerNot counted
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
Not enough engagement data yet
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Cast & crew
Directed by Polina Prokofeva
- Irma RerikhPrisoner 1
- Mariia AmelenkovaPrisoner 2