About Umma

"Umma" is a supernatural horror film released in 2022. It is about Amanda, who lives with her daughter on a secluded farm in the United States. The tranquility of their life is broken when the ashes of her estranged mother arrive from Korea. As she deals with her fear of turning into her own mother, supernatural incidents start occurring.

Making / Production

Directed by Iris K. Shim, "Umma" is a compelling blend of horror and emotional drama. Produced by Sam Raimi, the movie was shot in beautiful locations using engaging camera techniques to blend the time transitions.

Actors

• Sandra Oh as Amanda: Sandra gives a powerful performance, embodying Amanda's fear and anxiety exceptionally well. Her relationship with her mother forms a crucial part of the plot.
• Fivel Stewart as Chris: Stewart plays Amanda's daughter, Chris, who becomes increasingly concerned about her mother's strange behaviour.
• MeeWha Alana Lee as Umma: Lee plays the role of Amanda's mother in flashback scenes, effectively evoking a sense of mystery and fear.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The title "Umma" is Korean for "mother".
• The movie uses the theme of inherited trauma, giving it an emotional depth along with the horror elements.
• The movie explores Korean culture and traditions throughout its narrative.

Awards

At the time of writing, "Umma" has not received any awards.

Quotes

• "What's happening to me? I don't want to become her!" - Amanda
• "It's like the past is haunting us." - Chris

Music, Soundtrack

The haunting score and chilling sound effects in "Umma" are key to establishing its horror atmosphere. The movie's soundtrack is filled with subtle, eerie sounds that underpin the tension throughout the narrative. Unfortunately, a detailed track-list of the movie's soundtrack is currently not available.