Peace Corps (2026)
Director: Jessica Li
Cast: Eva Lin Feindt, Eleven Lee, Naomi Okada, Rick Irwin
Did you know? The film's writer-director, who spent two years in the Peace Corps in Madagascar, based the protagonist’s awkward date scene on a real-life encounter where she accidentally brought her mother along to a bar.
Why Watch: A raw, darkly funny indie gem, *Peace Corps* is a must-watch for anyone who’s ever felt directionless after a big life change, capturing the painfully relatable chaos of moving back home with sharp dialogue and a powerhouse performance at its emotional core.
A 30-year-old Asian American woman returns to her hometown earlier than planned after an abrupt Peace Corps exit. Adrift and unsettled, she clashes with her mother, reluctantly reconnects with an old flame for a disastrous date, and spirals into deep reflection about her life's purpose.