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Poster for ANYA

2019 | 80 min | Science Fiction, Romance

Sunday Safe Betearly rating

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had almost no lasting buzz and soft box office. A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
If you count yourself among people who like their stories with a little heart-flutter and sci-fi fans, this one's for you. Best enjoyed if you're happy to go along with its world.
The mood
Warm and romantic.
The pace
Moves along nicely, at 1 hr 20 min. An easy one to fit in on a school night.
What might put you off
Skip it if you like your stories firmly grounded in the real world.

A newlywed couple turns to a scientist for help having a baby and find themselves at the center of a genetic puzzle with far reaching implications and an ethically ambiguous solution.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsVery strong

    93% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 2K people sought it out in the past year, and interest is climbing

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Cast & crew

Directed by Carylanna Taylor, Jacob Akira Okada

  • Ali AhnLibby
  • Gil Perez-AbrahamMarco
  • Motell Gyn FosterDr. Seymour Livingston
  • Olivia OgumaRika Endo
  • Tess RomeroYoung Fausta
  • Ana Cruz KayneFausta (as Ana Kayne)