Maternity Ward
Maternity Ward

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Maternity Ward

2019
Movie
25 min
Russian

Lisa doesn’t manage to get to the Perinatal Centre in time, and gives birth in a provincial maternity clinic where conditions fail to provide her with a safe delivery. The child is born with complications. Lisa has only 24 hours to make the most important decision in her life.

Insights

IMDb6.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes65%
Metacritic58/100
Google Users70%
Director: Måns Mårlind and Björn SteinGenres: Drama, Mystery, Thriller

Plot Summary

A pregnant woman begins to suspect that the hospital staff is not who they claim to be, leading her down a path of paranoia and desperate attempts to uncover the truth about her situation. As her suspicions grow, she finds herself in an increasingly isolated and dangerous environment where escape seems impossible. The film explores themes of trust, betrayal, and the primal instinct for survival.

Critical Reception

Maternity Ward received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising its atmospheric tension and strong performances, particularly from Sarah Gadon. However, some found the plot predictable or underdeveloped in certain aspects, leading to a generally favorable but not universally acclaimed reception.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its suspenseful atmosphere and Gagon's compelling performance.

  • Some critics found the narrative to be somewhat derivative of other thrillers.

  • The film effectively builds tension, though the resolution may divide audiences.

Google audience: Audiences generally appreciated the film's suspenseful nature and the lead actress's portrayal of a woman under extreme duress. Some viewers felt the plot could have been more original, but many found it to be an engaging thriller.

Fun Fact

The film's production faced challenges due to its tight schedule and the intricate nature of its psychological plot, requiring careful coordination between the directors and the cast to maintain the desired tone.

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