''Chestnut'' is a 2023 American

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written and directed by Jac Cron in her feature directorial debut, and starring

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and Chella Man. ''Chestnut'' had its world premiere at

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on 15 June 2023. The film was released in select cinemas in the United States on 21 June 2024 by

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Premise

During the summer after graduating from college, Annie is stuck in her university town of

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. After meeting Tyler and Danny in a bar, Annie becomes entangled in a

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with them.

Cast

as Annie *

as Tyler *

as Danny * Chella Man as Jason * Caleb Eberhardt as Connor * Haniq Best as Alicia * Eric Francis Melaragni as Scott * Nathaniel Wood as Isaac * Lindsay Michelle Reed as Bartender * Ashton John as Dive Bartender

Production

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on ''Chestnut'' began in September 2021 in

and wrapped in October 2021. In an interview, Cron stated that Dyer was her first choice for the role of Annie.

Release

''Chestnut'' premiered at the

in June 2023. On November 3, 2023, the film screened at the

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. The film was released in limited theaters in the United States on June 21, 2024 and on digital on July 2, 2024.

Reception

Box office

''Chestnut'' grossed $4,969 from 7 cinemas during its opening weekend in the United States.

Critical response

Accolades

References

External links

* * {{cite web, last1=Billington , first1=Alex , date=September 20, 2023 , title=Natalia Dyer & Rachel Keller in Sensual Drama 'Chestnut' Official Trailer , url=https://www.firstshowing.net/2023/natalia-dyer-rachel-keller-in-sensual-drama-chestnut-official-trailer/ , website=FirstShowing.net 2023 films 2023 LGBTQ-related films 2020s American films 2020s English-language films American drama films American LGBTQ-related films Films about female bisexuality Films shot in Philadelphia