The Graduates
A year after her boyfriend dies from gun violence, a young woman prepares to graduate high school as she navigates an uncertain future alongside a community that is searching for ways to heal.
A year after her boyfriend dies from gun violence, a young woman prepares to graduate high school as she navigates an uncertain future alongside a community that is searching for ways to heal.
Genevieve is getting ready to graduate high school a year after her boyfriend, Tyler, dies from gun violence. As she struggles to push herself forward, a connection with Tyler's best friend, Ben, pulls her back to reality, but their relationship takes a turn as their grief begins to resurface. Meanwhile, Tyler's father, John, finds himself losing composure as his son's class moves past the tragic event that took his son’s life. As the three of them navigate how to come to terms with their loss, they find hope in each other and the community that surrounds them.
Tribeca Film Festival 2023
Deauville Film Festival 2023
Tribeca 2023 - Cinematography Award Narrative Feature
Actor - John Cho
Actor - Mina Sundwall
Producer - Chloé Zhao