Not Here
“Sometimes, Choices Mean Leaving”
Synopsis
In rural Texas, Sarah recognizes a familiar pair of cowboy boots and begins to question the life she thought she knew. Her neighbor Jack is confronting a betrayal of his own. As their marriages quietly unravel, Sarah turns to him for help with a deeply personal decision. One that may require leaving Texas. Inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love and Ernest Hemingway’s Hills Like White Elephants, NOT HERE is a story about betrayal, bodily autonomy, and the distance we travel to reclaim control over our own lives.
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NOT HERE | Sometimes, Choices Mean Leaving | Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2026-08-04
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Julien Dubuque International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
August 20, 2026
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Cassius Michael Kim
- Screenplay & Story
- Cassius Michael Kim
- Original Score
- Jonah Matranga
- Original Title
- Not Here
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 17m
- Production Studios
- The Smoking Section, Atlas Lens Co.
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Cassius Michael Kim
Cassius Michael Kim
Jonah Matranga
Joe Simon
Maria Cataldo
Zoe Rosenberg, Cassius Michael Kim
Department Leadership Roster
Cassius Michael Kim
Director
Cassius Michael Kim
Writer
Zoe Rosenberg
Producer
Maria Cataldo
Editor
Jonah Matranga
Original Music Composer
Keene Kopper
Production Design
Joe Simon
Director of Photography
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Not Here about?
In rural Texas, Sarah recognizes a familiar pair of cowboy boots and begins to question the life she thought she knew. Her neighbor Jack is confronting a betrayal of his own. As their marriages quietly unravel, Sarah turns to him for help with a deeply personal decision. One that may require leaving Texas. Inspired by Wong Kar-wai’s In the Mood for Love and Ernest Hemingway’s Hills Like White Elephants, NOT HERE is a story about betrayal, bodily autonomy, and the distance we travel to reclaim control over our own lives.
Who directed Not Here?
Not Here was directed by Cassius Michael Kim.
Who stars in Not Here?
The principal cast of Not Here includes Katie Parker, Shane Coffey, Ethan Daniel Corbett, Brittany Hoffner, Joseph Lopez.
When was Not Here released and how long is it?
Not Here was released in 2025 with a total runtime of 17m.
Who composed the musical score for Not Here?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Not Here was composed by Jonah Matranga.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Not Here?
Not Here holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).