'Preparation For the Next Life' is a New York Love Story

from All Of It with Alison Stewart · host WNYC

The new film "Preparation for the Next Life" tells the story of a Uyghur immigrant working in Chinatown when she meets and falls in love with an American soldier who has returned from the Middle East. Director Bing Liu and actor Fred Hechinger join to discuss the film, which is in theaters Friday. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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The new film "Preparation for the Next Life" tells the story of a Uyghur immigrant working in Chinatown and a vet returning from a traumatic tour of duty.

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