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A woman in an apron works a nail salon, filing a client's toenails.

Only Heaven Knows

This edgy Chicago-set drama follows a Kyrgyz family thrown into turmoil when the prodigal son gets in over his head with gambling debt.
A young boy with wet hair and goggles rests at the edge of the pool, looking off thoughtfully.

The Plague

In this water polo camp-set thriller, newcomer Ben is told one of the boys has the "plague.” Will he join in the bullying or risk being cast out himself?
A young girl in a school uniform clutches a rooster tightly in her arms, her serious gaze turned to the side as she stands against a weathered blue wall, evoking both innocence and defiance.

The President’s Cake

Unlucky nine-year-old Lamia is forced to get creative when she’s tasked with baking a cake in celebration of Saddam Hussein’s birthday.
A man sits on a train car next to a young girl. The girl looks up at him with suspicion.

Rental Family

Set in modern-day Tokyo, Rental Family follows an American actor (Brendan Fraser) who struggles to find purpose until he lands an unusual gig: working for a Japanese “rental family” agency, playing stand-in roles for strangers. As he immerses himself in his clients’ worlds, he begins to form genuine bonds that blur the lines between performance and reality. Confronting the moral complexities of his work, he rediscovers purpose, belonging, and the quiet beauty of human connection.[…]

A woman stands in a cluttered, art filled workspace, creating a sculpture. Her expression is focused and determined.

Showing Up

A sculptor preparing to open a new show must balance her creative life with the daily dramas of family and friends in this vibrant portrait of art and craft.

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