
Preparation for the Next Life
Love isn’t an escape, it’s a reason to keep going.Aishe, a Uyghur woman trained by her military father, migrates to New York City where she finds herself laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens. She fatefully encounters Skinner, a young American soldier who has just returned from three tours in the Middle East. While falling in love, they discover the possibility of a better life together than the ones they believed they were destined to live alone.
Description: Aishe, a Uyghur woman trained by her military father, migrates to New York City where she finds herself laboring in Chinatown’s underground kitchens. She fatefully encounters Skinner, a young American soldier who has just returned from three tours in the Middle East. While falling in love, they discover the possibility of a better life together than the ones they believed they were destined to live alone.
Genres: Drama, Romance
Homepage: https://amazonmgmstudiosguilds.com/titles/preparation-for-the-next-life/
Budget: $0 | Revenue : $43,421
Runtime: 116 minutes
Release Date: 2025-09-05

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Played Polo

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