'Maternal Secrets': Release date, plot, cast, trailer and all you need to know about Lifetime's upcoming thriller

The network is all set to release this award-winning movie which was recognized for its production and for having a huge female cast
Kate Mansi and Sean Stolzen (Lifetime)
Kate Mansi and Sean Stolzen (Lifetime)

Set in the mysterious and exotic locales of the Bermuda islands, the movie will not only give you all the thrill of a drama-thriller-mystery movie that you expect from a film like this but also the visual delight of the tropical islands.

Release Date

'Maternal Secrets' initially released in Italy in 2018. And now, it will premiere on television for the US audience on May 9 at 8/7c, exclusively on Lifetime.

Plot

Jackson, a rising political figure and his pregnant girlfriend, Aubrey are vacationing in Bermuda, when Jackson, mysteriously vanishes. Out of sorts, Aubrey tries to make sense of what happened and seeks answers, only to land on a mysterious woman, claiming to be Jackson’s mother.

To make matters worse, Aubrey also discovers an ex-life partner. As she continues to seek the truth, Aubrey unravels more than she ever imagined.

Cast

Kate Mansi

Kate Mansi (IMDb)

Kate Mansi plays the role of Aubrey. She is an Emmy winning actor, who featured in 'How I Met Your Mother', followed by 'Days of Our Lives', which got her recognition. She has also appeared in several television movies.

Kelly McGillis (IMDb)

Kelly Mcgillis is a veteran actor and is known for her work in television, movies, and stage. She plays the role of Rose in the movie. She is known for her roles in 'Top Gun', 'The Accused', 'Witness' and 'Made in Heaven' among a host of popular mainstream and television movies.

Director

The drama –thriller is co-written and directed by Lucinda Spurling and Louise Burfitt-Dons and produced by Brooke Williams. Spurling is a writer, director, and producer, who is recognized for her work in 'In the Hour of Victory', 'Maternal Secrets', 'The Lion and the Mouse' and 'Rare Bird'. 

Trailer

Take a look at the preview of ‘Maternal Secrets’ here.

Trivia

'Maternal Secrets' was originally titled 'Babymoon' but later was released with the current name.

Also, did you know that it has been 25 years since a movie has been shot in the Bermuda islands? 'Maternal Secrets' happens to be the first movie production in 25 years to be shot at this location.

The movie was honored at the Bath Film Festival for supporting women and onboarding a huge team of women in its cast and crew.

Where to Watch

You can catch the drama thriller and see what happens to Jackson and Aubrey, when the movie premieres on Lifetime on May 9.

If you like this, you will love these:

'Remember Me, Mommy?'

'Adopted in Danger'

'No Good Deed'

'Dying for Motherhood'

'Deadly Daughter Switch'
 

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