Take Me Home (2026 film)
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| Directed by | Liz Sargent |
| Written by | Liz Sargent |
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| Cinematography | Farhad Ahmed Dehlvi |
| Edited by | Ian Holden |
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Running time | 91 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Take Me Home is a 2026 American drama film written, produced, and directed by Liz Sargent. It is a feature film adaptation of the 2023 short film of the same name. It stars Anna Sargent, Victor Slezak, Ali Ahn, Marceline Hugot, and Shane Harper.
The film had its world premiere at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 26, and its international premiere at the Perspectives section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 17.
Premise
Anna cares for her aging parents in a fragile balance of meeting one another's needs. When a Florida heat wave shatters their family and Anna's routine, her future is uncertain until she creates a world where she can thrive.[2]
Cast
- Anna Sargent as Anna
- Victor Slezak as Bob
- Ali Ahn as Emily
- Marceline Hugot as Joan
- Shane Harper as James
Production
In 2024, it was announced that the short would be adapted into a feature-length film.[3] Sargent partnered with Caring Across Generations, a national advocacy organization that focuses on assisting those who require long-term care and home care workers, to help finance the project. In 2025, Sargent became a recipient of the Tribeca Festival AT&T Untold Stories grant, awarding $1 million towards the funding of the feature-length version of Take Me Home.[4] In October 2025, The Hollywood Reporter noted that the feature-length wrapped filming the prior month, taking place in Florida. The cast of the feature-length included Anna Sargent as Anna, Victor Slezak as Bob, Ali Ahn as Emily, Marceline Hugot as Joan, and Shane Harper as James.[5]
Release
Take Me Home premiered at the Sundance Film Festival on January 26, 2026, where it won the Waldo Salt Screenwriting Award.[1][6] It had its international premiere at the Perspectives section of the 76th Berlin International Film Festival on February 17 at the 76th Berlin International Film Festival.[7]
References
- ^ a b "Take Me Home - Sundance". Sundance Film Festival. January 20, 2026. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ Grobar, Matt (January 23, 2026). "Mgmt Entertainment Signs Liz Sargent, Filmmaker Behind 2026 Sundance & Berlin Competition Title 'Take Me Home'". Deadline. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Gardner, Chris (June 21, 2024). "Liz Sargent's Sundance Short 'Take Me Home' to Be Adapted into Full-Length Feature Film". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 26, 2026.
- ^ Bergeson, Samatha (June 5, 2025). "Tribeca Festival Announces 'Take Me Home' as the AT&T Untold Stories 2025 Winner". IndieWire. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ Lewis, Hilary (October 14, 2025). "2025 Tribeca Festival Untold Stories Winner Sets Cast Including Anna Sargent, Ali Ahn, Victor Slezak". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved January 20, 2026.
- ^ "2026 Sundance Film Festival Announces Award Winners - sundance.org". Sundance.org. January 30, 2026. Retrieved January 30, 2026.
- ^ "Take me Home". Retrieved February 8, 2026.
External links
- Take Me Home at IMDb