
ANYA
Seen it?2019 | 80 min | Science Fiction, Romance
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
Trailer
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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)