The MPI Original feature Motherland will screen as an official selection at the 34th Annual Woods Hole Film Festival (WHFF) on Saturday, August 2 at 5 p.m. ET in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. Recognized as one of the oldest and most prestigious independent film festivals in New England, WHFF is known for championing emerging voices and showcasing thought-provoking films in a setting that fosters meaningful dialogue between filmmakers and audiences. Individual tickets go on sale July 1, and a pass or ticket package will be available for purchase beginning June 27 here.

In Motherland, state-run Children’s Centers raise all citizens, ensuring a fair upbringing and freeing parents from child-rearing burdens. This seemingly utopian system turns into a nightmare for a Motherland enforcer who uncovers the true identity of a young woman in her care. When the Center launches a program to combat population decline, she becomes determined to protect the young woman from becoming part of it. Defying the system she once upheld, she risks everything to save her—that is, if the Motherland doesn’t stop her first.

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