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Hot Water (2026 film)

Hot Water is a 2026 American comedy-drama film written, directed, and scored by Ramzi Bashour in his feature directorial debut. The film stars Lubna Azabal, Daniel Zolghadri, and Dale Dickey.

Premise
After being expelled from his high school in Indiana, an American teenager (Daniel Zolghadri) and his Lebanese mother (Lubna Azabal) embark on a road trip west. Their journey becomes an exploration of diaspora, displacement, and the definitions of home. == Cast ==
Cast
Lubna Azabal as Layla • Daniel Zolghadri as Daniel • Dale Dickey • Gabe Fazio as Layla's ex-husband == Production ==
Production
The film marks the feature debut of Syrian American filmmaker Ramzi Bashour. The project was supported by the Sundance Institute, with Bashour participating as a fellow in 2022, 2023, and 2024 to develop the script. In December 2025, it was announced that Films Boutique had acquired international sales rights for the film, while Cinetic Media represents North American rights. == Release ==
Release
Hot Water premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 23, 2026. In March 2026, Rich Spirit acquired distribution rights to the film. == References ==
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