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Black and white, offbeat indie comedies aren’t all that new or exciting. However, you can tell there’s something special going on with “Fremont.”
As seen in the trailer, “Fremont” is another black and white indie comedy. But there’s clearly an underlying sweetness in the film that makes it seem like an absolute joy to watch. And the early reviews from the festival circuit would back that up. The film tells the story of a young Afghan immigrant trying to figure out life in America, navigating the workforce, and trying to develop some sort of social life. Oh, and there’s quite a bit of fortune cookies.
We reviewed the film after its debut at Sundance earlier this year, and in our review, we said, “Crafted with stillness, empathy, and clever drollness, ‘Fremont’ is so striking it will simply and calmly demand your attention. So seemingly introverted, humble, and unassuming, it’ll force you to lean in, listen and heed all the humorous words of wisdom in its many little moments of providence.”
The cast includes Anaita Wali Zada, Jeremy Allen White, and Gregg Turkington. “Fremont” is directed by Babak Jalali, who co-wrote the film alongside Carolina Cavalli.
“Fremont” opens in select theaters beginning on August 25. You can watch the new trailer below.
Here’s the synopsis:
Donya, a lonely Afghan fortune cookie factory worker, is promoted to writing the fortunes inside each cookie. Seeking connection, she decides to send a message out to the world through a cookie, unsure where it will lead.