Embrace
Synopsis
Against the backdrop of Oakland, California, Iranian American medical student Kat tries to save her Iranian family by taking on a surprising side hustle. The show is a culturally diverse, quasi-surrealist dramedy that captures the ever-increasing need for human connection and the subsequent commodification of it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jessica Sanders
- Original Title
- Embrace
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 14m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jessica Sanders
Gena Fridman, Julie Garcés
Louise Shore
Department Leadership Roster
Gena Fridman
Editor
Julie Garcés
Editor
Louise Shore
Producer
Jessica Sanders
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for Embrace.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Embrace
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Embrace about?
Against the backdrop of Oakland, California, Iranian American medical student Kat tries to save her Iranian family by taking on a surprising side hustle. The show is a culturally diverse, quasi-surrealist dramedy that captures the ever-increasing need for human connection and the subsequent commodification of it.
Who directed Embrace?
Embrace was directed by Jessica Sanders.
Who stars in Embrace?
The principal cast of Embrace includes Kathreen Khavari, Eddie Huang, Mitra Jouhari.
When was Embrace released and how long is it?
Embrace was released in 2020 with a total runtime of 14m.