Underplayed Gems

Hot Water (2026)

Hot Water poster
Directed by
Ramzi Bashour
Genre
drama film
Country
United States
Elsewhere
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How it feels

A family navigates everyday tensions and unexpected connections when they gather for a wedding. The story focuses on how personal histories and quiet struggles surface during the celebration.

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What happens

Hot Water is a 2026 American comedy-drama film written, directed, and scored by Ramzi Bashour in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Lubna Azabal, Daniel Zolghadri, and Dale Dickey. The film was developed through the Sundance Institute Screenwriters and Directors Labs. It premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2026. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

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