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Material Queen
Material Queen is a Taiwanese romance drama co-production between Next TV's producer Chen Yu San and CTS. It stars Vanness Wu as the male lead and Lynn Hung as the female lead, it is scheduled to premiere on June 17, 2011 on CTS. The drama was filmed with locations in Taiwan and France.
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Plot Summary
In Soviet Georgia, a woman named Nana struggles to survive and protect her family in the harsh realities of the post-Soviet transition. Facing economic hardship and social upheaval, she must draw upon her inner strength and resourcefulness to navigate a world that seems determined to break her.
Critical Reception
Material Queen received mixed to positive reviews, with many critics praising Nino Nino Kasradze's powerful lead performance. The film was noted for its unflinching portrayal of the difficulties faced by ordinary people during a tumultuous period of Georgian history, though some found its bleakness overwhelming.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its raw and emotional depiction of post-Soviet struggle.
Nino Nino Kasradze's performance is frequently highlighted as a standout element.
Some found the film's somber tone challenging to engage with.
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Fun Fact
The film was shot in Georgia and offers a glimpse into the country's post-Soviet transition period.
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