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.

Orion Pictures presents
a Plan B Entertainment / Pastel Production
Directed by: Bing Liu
Screenplay by: Martyna Majok
Based on the book written by: Atticus Lish
Produced by: Dede Gardner, Jeremy Kleiner, Adele Romanski, Mark Ceryak, Barry Jenkins
Executive Producers: Brad Pitt, Bing Liu, Sophia Lin
Cast: Sebiye Behtiyar, Fred Hechinger

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Director Luke Greenfield and BAnks Pierce on the set of Playdate. Photo Credit: David Bukach

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(from left) Finn (Mason Thames) and The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) in Black Phone 2, written and directed by Scott Derrickson.

Ethan Hawke as The Grabber in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Mustang (Arianna Rivas), Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) and Finn (Mason Thames) in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) and The Grabber (Ethan Hawke) in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Mustang (Arianna Rivas), Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) and Finn (Mason Thames) in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

Mason Thames as Finn in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

Ethan Hawke as the Grabber in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Madeleine McGraw and Mason Thames on the set of Black Phone 2.

Demián Bichir as Mando in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Finn (Mason Thames) and Gwen (Madeleine McGraw) in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

(from left) Ethan Hawke and director Scott Derrickson on the set of Black Phone 2.

Madeleine McGraw as Gwen in Black Phone 2, directed by Scott Derrickson.

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: (C) Designer Lila Nikole and models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: (C) Designer Lila Nikole and models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: (C) Designer Lila Nikole and models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: A Model walks the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Lila Nikole show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Jose Zafra during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Keziah during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Designer Giannina Azar and Madison Anderson Berrios walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: A model walks the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Mara Topic Verduga walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Models walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Mara Topic Verduga, Madison Anderson Berrios, and model walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Mara Topic Verduga, Madison Anderson Berrios, and model walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Designer Giannina Azar and Madison Anderson Berrios walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Designer Giannina Azar and Madison Anderson Berrios walk the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Madison Anderson Berrios walks the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 14: Madison Anderson Berrios walks the runway at the Giannina Azar show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 14, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 11: A model walks the runway for Pia Bolte during New York Fashion Week Powered By Art Hearts Fashion at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 11, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Eugene Gologursky/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - SEPTEMBER 13: A model walks the runway at the Almee Couture show during New York Fashion Week at The Angel Orensanz Foundation on September 13, 2025 in New York City. (Photo by Mark Gunter/Getty Images for Art Hearts Fashion)