Five Stages Until
“The shadows of grief has its own rhythm.”
Synopsis
When her husband chooses to stop treatment, a grieving woman leans on dance to survive the silence, while her daughter struggles to bridge the gulf between denial and acceptance.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Nominated for Best Short Film & Best Actress (Short Film) at the 2026 Pasadena International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Presley Paras
- Screenplay & Story
- Faith Lavon, Ashley Collins, Asia Lavay
- Original Title
- Five Stages Until
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- Lady Lav Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Presley Paras
Faith Lavon, Ashley Collins, Asia Lavay
Josh Kadish
Mark Holte, Faith Lavon
Department Leadership Roster
Presley Paras
Director
Faith Lavon
Writer
Josh Kadish
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Five Stages Until
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Five Stages Until about?
When her husband chooses to stop treatment, a grieving woman leans on dance to survive the silence, while her daughter struggles to bridge the gulf between denial and acceptance.
Who directed Five Stages Until?
Five Stages Until was directed by Presley Paras.
Who stars in Five Stages Until?
The principal cast of Five Stages Until includes Katherine Haysbert, Joe Hogan, Faith Lavon, Sean Mchugh, Gina Taliaferro.
When was Five Stages Until released and how long is it?
Five Stages Until was released in 2026 with a total runtime of 17m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Five Stages Until?
Five Stages Until holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).