Plot — What is Santa Barbara about?
Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a stranger, a man who would soon become her husband and father to her children. The film brings together the audition process, behind- the-scenes footage, archival home movies, scripted scenes, and an interview with the director's mother, Svetlana. This project is an immersive form of visual storytelling that employs memory and performance in equal measure to show the journey of immigrating to America.
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Quick Facts
| Type | Movie |
| Released | 2022 |
| Genre | Documentary, Drama, Romance |
| Language | RU |
| Runtime | 15 min |
Santa Barbara — FAQ
Is Santa Barbara worth watching? Inspired by the 1980s American soap opera, Santa Barbara, Svetlana became a mail-order bride from post-Soviet Russia to America. She took her two children with her to California to meet a stranger, a man who would soon b
Who directed Santa Barbara? Directed by Diana Markosian.
Who is in the cast of Santa Barbara? It stars Ana Imnadze, Gene Jones.
Where can I stream Santa Barbara? Streaming availability for Santa Barbara is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did Santa Barbara release? It released in 2022.
