

In 2001, Franny, a 16-year-old exchange student from Germany, arrives in the sleepy desert town of Las Cruces, New Mexico. Far from home, Franny struggles through awkward school days, stifling heat, and restless nights until she meets Elliott, a boy whose quiet sadness mirrors her own. As America reels from 9/11, something resonates within Franny and an unexpected tenderness begins to bloom.
Directed by Katharina Rivilis, Lauren Melinda, Helena Sardinha
User score
5 votes
Released
May 17, 2026
2h 4m
English, German
Naomi Cosma
Franny
David Flores
Elliot
Bianca Dumais
Sam
Rebecca Schulz
Ida
Logan Sage
Craig
Kendall Myers
Patty
Jazmine Olague
Robin Garcia
William Lujan
Tony Garcia
Consuelo Flores
Eve Garcia
Dan Shearin
Mr Campbell

Elijah De Billie
Elijah
Elizabeth Briske
Lizzie Richardson
Garrett Espiritu
Garrett Richardson
William Beck
William Richardson
Riley Test
Riley
Veronica Lee Vaillancourt-Ellis
Veronica Richardson
Shannon Ellis
Shannon Richardson
Eleanor Simonson
Eleanor
Aidan Sever
Eric
Brandy Snyder
High School Dean