Preparation for the Next Life is a 2025 American drama film directed by Bing Liu, from a screenplay by Martyna Majok. It is based upon the 2014 novel by Atticus Lish. It stars Sebiye Behtiyar and Fred Hechinger.
It was released on September 5, 2025, by Amazon MGM Studios.
A Uyghur Muslim migrant to New York lives a meagre existence laboring in ChinatownâÂÂs underground kitchens, but her future suddenly becomes hopeful when she falls in love with an American soldier.
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. Principal photography took place in New York City.
It was released on September 5, 2025, by Amazon MGM Studios.
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