''Tendaberry'' is a 2024 English-language film about a woman's life in post-pandemic

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. The world premiere of the film was at the

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Synopsis

Set in New York City, the film followed 23-year-old protagonist Dakota as she navigates life after her boyfriend leaves for

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against the backdrop of

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and

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Cast

* Kota Johan * Yuri Pleskun * Stella Tompkins * Erika Kutalia * Malkam Saunds

Production

The film was produced by Carlos Zozaya, Matthew Petock, Zach Shedd, Daniel Patrick Carbone, Hannah Dweck, Theodore Schaefer, Haley Elizabeth Anderson.

Release

The film premiered in the Next section at the

on January 21, 2024. In November 2024,

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acquired distribution rights to the film. It was released on March 25, 2025.

Reception

Critical reception

Gallery

File:Yuri Pleskun and Kota Johan at the Premiere of Tendaberry at the Sundance Film Festival 2024.jpg, Yuri Pleskun and Kota Johan at the Premiere of Tendaberry at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival File:Theodore Schaefer at the Sundance Film Festival 2024-5701.jpg, Theodore Schaefer at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival

References

External links

* 2024 independent films 2024 films American romantic drama films 2020s American films {{2020s-US-film-stub