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Adult Children (2025)

Name: Adult Children
Director: Rich Newey
Released: 2025
Cast: Ella Rubin, Betsy Brandt, Aya Cash, Thomas Sadoski, Mimi Rogers

Directed by Rich Newey · A Chicago Media Angels portfolio film

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Synopsis

Morgan, 17, hopes her half-siblings will teach her adulthood—only to discover they're all faking it.

Cast

Ella Rubin, Betsy Brandt, Aya Cash, Thomas Sadoski, Mimi Rogers

Festivals & awards

Bentonville Film Festival 2025 (Special Jury Award – Best Ensemble), Galway Film Fleadh 2025 (Best International Independent Film), Port Townsend Film Festival 2025 (Commendation for Ensemble Storytelling), Chicago International Film Festival 2025, AfterImage Film Festival 2026 (St. Charles, IL), Vashon Island Film Festival 2026 (West Coast Premiere), Beloit International Film Festival 2026, San Luis Obispo International Film Festival 2026, City of Lights Film Festival 2026 (Aurora, IL, opening-night film)

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