Preparation for the Next Life
2025
Aishe, a Uyghur woman trained by her military father, migrates to New York City where she finds herself laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens. She fatefully encounters Skinner, a young American soldier who has just returned from three tours in the Middle East. While falling in love, they discover the possibility of a better life together than the ones they believed they were destined to live alone.
Director:
Bing Liu
Writers:
Martyna Majok, Atticus Lish
Awards:
2 nominations total
Production:
Bing Liu
Country:
United States
