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Actress Nina Kiri's Terrifying Solo 'Undertone' Performance
11 Mar
Summary
- Film based on filmmaker Ian Tuason's personal experiences.
- Actress Nina Kiri performs a near one-woman show.
- 'Undertone' premiered at Fantasia and was acquired by A24.
Filmmaker Ian Tuason's "Undertone" draws from his personal experiences, exploring profound themes of grief and guilt. Shot in the house where these events transpired, the film centers on podcaster Evy, portrayed by Nina Kiri. Evy grapples with her mother's terminal illness while investigating unsettling audio recordings shared by her friend Justin.
Nina Kiri delivers a commanding performance, often carrying the film solo. She prepared for the intense role by focusing on memorizing extensive dialogue, drawing parallels between Evy's denial and her own coping mechanisms during difficult times. Kiri found inspiration not in true crime, but in the personal narratives of podcasts.
The film premiered to acclaim at the Fantasia International Film Festival before being acquired by A24 for a theatrical release on Friday the 13th. Kiri described the production as intimate, highlighting the small crew and pure intentions behind servicing Tuason's deeply personal story, which resonates with the real-life horror of parental loss and guilt.
