Mother Mary

Synopsis

In this intense pop-music epic and psychosexual thriller, iconic superstar Mother Mary finds her world upended on the eve of a career-defining comeback performance. Long-buried wounds and hidden secrets resurface when she reunites with Sam Anselm, her estranged former best friend and costume designer. As the two women navigate the treacherous waters of fame, creative obsession, and the crushing weight of public scrutiny, their relationship descends into a high-stakes game of psychological power. Mother Mary must confront the cost of the image she has meticulously crafted for the world versus the fragile truth she has struggled to protect. Featuring original music produced by Jack Antonoff and Charli XCX, the film explores the intersection of art and identity through a surreal, melodramatic lens, capturing the visceral reality behind the glitter of the stage. As tensions reach a breaking point, the reunion threatens to either redeem the pop icon or shatter the foundation of her entire legacy.