A lesbian estranged from her family finds shelter and forbidden love in the restrictive suburbs of 1950's middle America.

A Sweetest Kiss is a poignant and emotionally charged period drama that explores identity, repression, and the search for belonging in the restrictive social climate of 1950s America. Directed by Nguyen Nguyen, the film follows Alice Mitchell, a marginalized young woman struggling to survive on the fringes of society while grappling with her estrangement from family due to her sexuality

After a series of personal setbacks, Alice finds refuge within a conservative Christian household, where she conceals her true identity in order to be accepted. As she integrates into the family, her growing connection with Annabel, the daughter of the household, evolves into a forbidden romance that threatens to upend the fragile stability she has constructed. The tension between authenticity and survival becomes increasingly pronounced as outside pressures--and internal conflict--force Alice into impossible choices

Blending intimate character study with broader social commentary, the film examines themes of faith, conformity, and self-denial, capturing the emotional toll of living in a society hostile to difference. Performances by Stefanie Estes and Olivia Howell ground the narrative in quiet intensity, while the period setting underscores the stakes of personal freedom versus societal expectation

As secrets unravel and loyalties are tested, A Sweetest Kiss builds toward a deeply personal reckoning, asking whether reconciliation can ever come at the cost of one's true self. The result is a thoughtful, character-driven drama that highlights both the pain of repression and the enduring human desire for love and acceptance.

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Cast & Crew

Actors:

•       Stefanie Estes
•       Sarah Navratil
•       Olivia Howel

Director: Nguyen Nguyen

Producer: Steven Joshua Morrison

Producer: Nguyen Nguyen

Additional Details

Label: Dreamscape Media

Genre: Drama

Language: English

Run Time: 104 mins

Region: 0

Release Date: 09/08/26

UPC: 810157468123