“Greek Mothers Never Die” is a new dramedy that was written and directed by Rachel Suissa, who also stars as Despina.
Aside from Rachel Suissa, it stars Abby Miner, Simon Rérolle, Carter Siranni, Wade Hunt Williams, Asia Suissa-Fuller, James Pearthree, Michelle Calloway, Mollie Laylin, Bennett Pappas, Sophia Sutton, Kelby Roberson, and Bob O’Hara.
This rom-com will be available on Digital and On Demand on May 9, 2025.
Ella‘s (Abby Miner) story begins in Greece, she is the only child of Jack, an American singer-song writer and Despina (Rachel Suissa), a Greek, zany, overprotective Gyros owner.
Nick, Ella’s only friend, is a 10 year old shy, nerdy looking boy. Ella and Nick grow and their friendship turns into love but in 2010 the Greek economy collapses, Nick vanishes and Jack dies.
Despina and Ella have to move overnight to America for their survival. Now, Ella is a 27-year-old late-bloomer, with zero love life, dreaming of becoming a singer, but Despina pressures her to take over the Gyros.
During their daily fight, Despina drops dead of a heart attack only to returns as an intervening ghost, haunting Ella with unwanted advice and romantic guidance after Nick (Simon Rérolle) re-surfaces as a handsome doctor (and something of a playboy).
This movie is drenched in Greek dram, and it showcases Ella taking control of her life, as well as finding meaning of true love, and learning how to deal with the passing of her mother. It lives up to its tagline where not “even death can split them up.”
Rachel Suissa is effervescent as Despina, Abby Miner is impressive as Ella (where the viewer can recall a young Kelly Thiebaud from “General Hospital”), while Simon Rérolle is charming as Nick. Everybody in this cast offers something distinct to the table.
The Verdict
Overall, “Greek Mothers Never Die” is an entertaining, quirky, and stimulating film from start to finish. It has it all: supernatural, comedy, romance, drama, and most importantly, it has a lot of heart to it.
Rachel Suissa is able to balance the dramatic and comedic elements well, and that is quite refreshing.
Some of the comedic moments are absolutely hilarious. Suissa deserves to become the next Nia Vardalos in the entertainment business, and that ought to be taken as a compliment.
Anybody who is of Greek descent (including this journalist) will find it authentic and relatable, especially since it has the atmospherics of “My Big Fat Greek Wedding.” It ought to be enjoyed for its beaty, rawness, and simplicity.
“Greek Mothers Never Die” garners 4.5 out of 5 stars, and it needs to be experienced by all.
