Thriller Adventure Drama
Director: George Ovashvili
Screenplay: Roelof Jan Minneboo Simona Nobile George Ovashvili
Producer: George Ovashvili
Starring: George Gigauri Givi Chuguashvili
Also starring: Kira Andronikashvili Mariam Chagunava Otar Mikeladze Oleg Chanturia Natalia Khachapuridze
Georgia 2025
Running time: 1h 40min
On the eve of a life-changing event, a father and son are pushed to the limits of trust, loyalty, and love.
After enduring relentless bullying, twelve-year-old Toma is expelled from school. With nowhere else to turn, he is taken in by his estranged father, Nemo—a mysterious man who vanished when Toma was just two years old. They retreat to a remote ancestral village, where Nemo’s return is met with hostility and suspicion from the locals.
Unafraid and determined, Nemo sets out to teach his son the ancient tradition of deer hunting. Over the course of a tense and fateful weekend, Toma is forced to grow up quickly, learning survival, independence, and the unsettling truths about his father’s past—truths that will change him forever.
The film The Moon Is a Father of Mine by George Ovashvili took home multiple accolades at the 20th Batumi International Arthouse Film Festival (BIAFF).
The primary awards and honors earned by the film and its team include:
- Rezo Chkheidze Award for Best Directing: Awarded to director George Ovashvili.
- Special Mention (Georgian Film Critics' Jury): Awarded to George Ovashvili.
- Special Mention (Youth Jury): Awarded to George Ovashvili.
- Special Mention for Performance: Awarded to actor Giorgi Gigauri for his role in the film.
Additionally, the film had its major world premiere in the prestigious main competition at the Tallinn Black Nights Film Festival (PÖFF).
