Preparation for the Next Life (film)

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Preparation for the Next Life
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Theatrical release poster
Directed by Bing Liu
Screenplay by Martyna Majok
Based on Preparation for the Next Life
by Atticus Lish
Produced by
Starring
Cinematography Ante Cheng
Edited by Anne McCabe
Music by Emile Mosseri
Production
companies
Distributed by Amazon MGM Studios
Release date
  • September 5, 2025 (2025-09-05)
Running time
116 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Preparation for the Next Life is an upcoming American drama film directed by Bing Liu, from a screenplay by Martyna Majok. It is based upon the 2014 novel of the same name by Atticus Lish. It stars Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger.

Contents

It is scheduled to be released on September 5, 2025, by Amazon MGM Studios.

Premise

A Uyghur migrant to New York lives a meagre existence laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens, but her future suddenly becomes hopeful when she falls in love with an American soldier.

Cast

Production

In March 2023, it was announced Bing Liu would direct an adaption of Preparation for the Next Life by Atticus Lish, with Plan B Entertainment and Pastel producing, with Orion Pictures set to distribute. [2] Principal photography took place in New York City. [3]

Release

It is scheduled to be released on September 5, 2025, by Amazon MGM Studios. [4]

References

  1. Aguilar, Carlos (August 31, 2025). "'Preparation for the Next Life' Review: A Bittersweet Immigrant Love Story Thrives on Two Terrific Performances". Variety . Retrieved September 2, 2025.
  2. Lavalee, Eric (March 21, 2023). "Minding the Crap: Bing Liu Preps Fiction Debut "Preparation for the Next Life"". ION Cinema. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  3. "Now Casting: 'Preparation for the Next Life,' Physician's Choice, Chevrolet". Casting Networks. January 11, 2024. Retrieved July 17, 2025.
  4. Lattanzio, Ryan (July 17, 2025). "Fred Hechinger and Sebiye Behtiyar Are a Vet and an Immigrant in Love in 'Minding the Gap' Director Bing Liu's 'Preparation for the Next Life' — First Look". IndieWire . Retrieved July 17, 2025.

4. "Preparation for the Next Life (2025) Filming Locations". 2025-08-01. Retrieved 2025-08-01.