Fremont

You might not think that a film about an Afghan immigrant working in a Chinese fortune cookie factory would be so absorbing, but it is. 

Set in Fremont, California the story explores the lonely life of Donya, a 30 year old former translator and insomniac who barely made it out of Afghanistan as the Taliban takes hold of power. 

Filmed in a moody black and white, it explores the subject of loneliness and alienation of people. It quietly and subtly shows us the underlying existential angst underneath every person. 

To be sure this is an art film and perhaps not everyone will appreciate its almost whispering tone and pauses. But for those who are patient, it's a treat worth sticking around for.

On Tubi and highly recommended.