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Seahorse (2026)

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A young Black Canadian sous chef in Toronto tries to keep her life and career on track after a mental health crisis. Her estranged father who is now homeless reenters her life and challenges her sense of control.

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What happens

Seahorse is a 2026 Canadian drama film, directed by Aisha Evelyna and released in 2026. The film stars Evelyna as Nola, a young Black Canadian woman working as a sous chef in Toronto, whose efforts to stay in control of her life and career following a mental health crisis are challenged when her estranged father Cyrus (Joseph Marcell), now living as a homeless man on the streets, reenters her life. The cast also includes Ruth Goodwin, Brett Donahue and Alden Adair in supporting roles. The film, Evelyna's directorial debut, was shot in Toronto in 2024. The film premiered on March 13, 2026, at the 2026 South by Southwest Film & TV Festival. It has been acquired for Canadian distribution by Mongrel Media, with commercial release to be announced. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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