The official trailer for Preparation for the Next Life has arrived, teasing a deeply moving story about resilience, connection, and hope. Directed by Academy Award nominee Bing Liu, the film stars Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger in powerful lead roles.
Set against a backdrop of hardship and uncertainty, the trailer pulses with raw emotion as it follows the journey of two unlikely lovers determined to find solace in each other. The central message—“Love isn’t an escape, it’s a reason to keep going”—echoes throughout, promising audiences an intimate look at survival and the search for belonging.
Preparation for the Next Life opens in select theaters on September 5.
Movie Synopsis
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.
Preparation for the Next Life – Official Trailer (YouTube)
Starring: Sebiye Behtiyar, Fred Hechinger
Director: Bing Liu
Screenplay: Martyna Majok
Cinematography: Ante Cheng
Release date: September 5, 2025
Stay tuned for more updates as the film’s release approaches.
