Bedford Park (film)
2026 drama film by Stephanie Ahn
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Bedford Park is a 2026 American drama film written and directed by Stephanie Ahn in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Moon Choi, Son Suk-ku, Won Mi-kyung, Kim Eung-soo, and Jefferson White.
- Gary Foster
- Chris S. Lee
- Nina Yang Bongiovi
- Theresa Kang
- Son Suk-ku
- Russ Krasnoff
- Moon Choi
- Son Suk-ku
- Won Mi-kyung
- Kim Eung-soo
- Jefferson White
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| Directed by | Stephanie Ahn |
| Written by | Stephanie Ahn |
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| Cinematography | David McFarland |
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| Music by | Michael Brook |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
It premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2026, where it won the Special Jury Award for Debut Feature and was nominated for Grand Jury Prize for Dramatic. The film is scheduled for a theatrical release in the United States on September 22, by Sony Pictures Classics.[1]
Synopsis
Audrey (Moon Choi), a Korean American woman in her 30s, returns to her parents' home following her mother's car accident. There, she encounters Eli (Son Suk-ku), the man responsible for the crash. Despite their differing backgrounds, the two bond over their shared histories of childhood trauma and the cultural weight of "han" (deep-seated resentment and sorrow), forming an unlikely romantic connection.[1]
Cast
- Moon Choi as Audrey, a disillusioned physiotherapist recently suspended from her job
- Son Suk-ku as Eli, a former wrestler turned security guard and Audrey's love-interest
- Won Mi-kyung as Hey, Audrey's mother
- Kim Eung-soo as Audrey's father
- Jefferson White as Jay, Eli's stepbrother
- Aaron Yoo as Henry, Audrey's brother
Production
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Stephanie Ahn, who also wrote the screenplay. It is produced by Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff of Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment, alongside Chris S. Lee of B&C Group, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Theresa Kang, and star Son Suk-ku.[2]
Principal photography took place in Englewood, New Jersey, wrapping in mid-2025.[3] Additional post-production details were confirmed in a trade announcement regarding producer Chris S. Lee's slate.[4]
Release
Bedford Park was selected for the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and had its world premiere on January 24, 2026, where it won the Special Jury Award for Debut Feature.[5][6][7] On January 30, Sony Pictures Classics acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film.[8]
The film will also screen in the Discovery program at the 2026 Toronto International Film Festival.[9]
Accolades
| Award | Date of ceremony | Category | Recipient(s) | Result | Ref. |
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| Sundance Film Festival | 2026 | U.S. Dramatic Special Jury Award for Debut Feature | Bedford Park | Won | [10] |
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 96% of 26 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7.1/10.[11]
Sara Clements, writing for the Next Best Picture, praises the films portrait of the "raw" immigrant experience.[12] Similarly from The Hollywood Reporter, Angie Han mentions that Ahn had a firm grasp on who her characters are directly making the acting "wholly believable."[13]