‘Preparation for the Next Life’ Begins Streaming on September 16

A Uyghur woman, trained by her military father, migrates to NYC where she finds herself laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens. She fatefully encounters a young American soldier who just returned from three tours in the Middle East.

Directed by: Bing Liu
Starring: Sebiye Behtiyar, Fred Hechinger
Written by: Martyna Majok, Atticus Lish
Rating: R
Running time: 115 minutes
Genre: Drama
Theatrical Release: September 5, 2025
Streaming: September 16, 2025
US & Canada Boxoffice: $43,421
Worldwide: $43,421
Country: USA
Studio: Amazon MGM

A Uyghur woman moves to New York City where she finds herself laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens. She fatefully encounters Skinner, a young American soldier who’s just returned from three tours in the Middle East. As they start to fall in love, they discover the possibility of a better life together than the ones they believed they were destined to live alone.