Introduction to Take Me Home
The film "Take me home" has finalized its cast and completed filming for its 2026 Tribeca Festival premiere. This debut feature is a winner of the AT&T Untold Stories award at the 2025 Tribeca Festival. The movie is based on a proof-of-concept short film of the same name that premiered at Sundance in 2023 and won the Grand Jury Prize at the American Cinematheque’s 2024 PROOF Film Festival.
The Cast and Crew
The film’s cast includes Anna Sargent, Victor Slezak, Ahn, Marceline Hugot, and Shane Harper. Anna Sargent is the sister of writer-director Liz Sargent. The film was produced by Apoorva Guru Charan and Minos Papas under Cyprian Films New York and All Caps. Executive producers include Ai-jen Poo, Lydia Storie, Jane Shin Park, Andrew Kim, Philipp Engelhorn, and Candice Sanchez McFarlane.
The Storyline
"Take me home" tells the story of Anna, a 38-year-old Korean adoptee with a cognitive disability who cares for her elderly parents as they try to balance and tend to each other’s needs. When a Florida heat wave disrupts her routine, Anna’s future becomes uncertain until she creates a thriving world of her own. The film explores themes of family, love, and resilience.
Production and Funding
The film is part of the AT&T Untold Stories program, which awards funding each year to an emerging filmmaker to produce a feature film. The program also offers mentorship, industry support, and a guaranteed premiere at the next year’s Tribeca Festival. The main production price for the 2026 Tribeca Festival will increase from $1 million to $1.2 million. Submissions for the 2026 Untold Stories program are open until February 6th.
Previous Winners and Legacy
Previous winners of the AT&T Untold Stories award include Faraday Okoro’s "Nigerians prince", Sasie Sealy’s "Happy grandma", Kate Tsang’s "Marvelous and the Black Hole", Nardeep Khurmi’s "Land of gold", So Young Shelly Yo’s "Smoking tigers", David Fortune’s "color book", and Lilian T. Mehrel’s "honeymoon". The program has a proven track record of supporting emerging filmmakers and helping them bring their unique stories to the big screen.
Conclusion and Premiere
"Take me home" is a heartwarming and thought-provoking film that explores the complexities of family and love. With its talented cast and crew, the film is sure to make a lasting impression at the 2026 Tribeca Festival. The film’s premiere is highly anticipated, and audiences will have the opportunity to experience the powerful story of Anna and her family.
