“Love isn’t an escape—it’s a reason to keep going.” Directed by Academy Award nominee Bing Liu, Preparation for the Next Life stars Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger in a moving drama about a Uyghur woman and a Marine veteran finding connection amidst trauma and survival. Based on Atticus Lish’s acclaimed novel, the film opens in select theaters on September 5, 2025, from Amazon MGM Studios.
