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| Directed by | Stephanie Ahn |
| Written by | Stephanie Ahn |
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| Cinematography | David McFarland |
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| Music by | Michael Brook |
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| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Classics |
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Running time | 119 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Bedford Park is a 2026 American drama film written and directed by Stephanie Ahn in her feature directorial debut. The film stars Moon Choi, Son Suk-ku, Won Mi-kyung, Kim Eung-soo, and Jefferson White.
It premiered in the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival on January 24, 2026, where it won the Special Jury Award for Debut Feature. [1]
Audrey (Moon Choi), a Korean American woman in her 30s, returns to her parents' home following her mother's car accident. There, she encounters Eli (Son Suk-ku), the man responsible for the crash. Despite their differing backgrounds, the two bond over their shared histories of childhood trauma and the cultural weight of "han" (deep-seated resentment and sorrow), forming an unlikely romantic connection. [2]
The film marks the feature directorial debut of Stephanie Ahn, who also wrote the screenplay. It is produced by Gary Foster and Russ Krasnoff of Krasnoff/Foster Entertainment, alongside Chris S. Lee of B&C Group, Nina Yang Bongiovi, Theresa Kang, and star Son Suk-ku. [3]
Principal photography took place in Englewood, New Jersey, wrapping in mid-2025. [4] Additional post-production details were confirmed in a trade announcement regarding producer Chris S. Lee's slate. [5]
Bedford Park was selected for the U.S. Dramatic Competition at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival and had its world premiere on January 24, 2026, where it won the Special Jury Award for Debut Feature. [6] [7] [8] On January 30, Sony Pictures Classics acquired worldwide distribution rights to the film. [9]