Fremont movie storyline. Beautiful and troubled 20-something Donya, an Afghan translator who used to work with the U.S. government, has trouble sleeping. She lives by herself in Fremont, California, in a building with other Afghan immigrants and often dines alone at a local restaurant watching soap operas. Her routine changes when she’s promoted to writing the fortunes at her job at a fortune cookie factory in the city. As her fortunes are read by strangers throughout the Bay, Donya’s smoldering longing drives her to send a message out to the world, unsure where it will lead.
Shot in black and white, and with warmth and a wry sense of humor, director Babak Jalali has crafted a loving portrait of a young woman haunted by the past but still filled with desire for companionship and connection. Featuring a cast of unforgettable, unique characters, and anchored by a beguiling debut performance from real-life Afghan refugee Anaita Wali Zada, Fremont is an ode to the curious beauty of trying to build a new life in a strange land.
Fremont is a 2023 American drama film directed by Babak Jalali and co-written by Carolina Cavalli. It follows Donya, a young woman from Afghanistan who previously worked as a translator for US troops and has since moved to Fremont, California. Her humdrum life takes a turn when she gets a job writing the fortunes at a fortune cookie factory. The film premiered at the Sundance Film Festival in the NEXT section on January 20, 2023 and screened at the 2023 SXSW Film Festival.
Directed by: Babak Jalali
Starring: Anaita Wali Zada, Gregg Turkington, Jeremy Allen White, Siddique Ahmed, Hilda Schmelling, Avis See-tho, Timur Nusratty, Jennifer McKay, Fazil Seddiqui, Divya Jakatdar
Screenplay by: Carolina Cavalli, Babak Jalali
Production Design by: Rob Riutta
Cinematography by: Laura Valladao
Film Editing by: Babak Jalali
Costume Design by: Caroline Sebastian
Set Decoration by: James Kreuzer, Cem Salur
Music by: Mahmood Schricker
MPAA Rating: None.
Distributed by: Music Box Films
Release Date: January 20, 2023 (Sundance), August 25, 2023
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