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Next Life

2025Movie1 h 15 min

Drama
73
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3

A moving, melancholic drama movie about family and faith and meaning.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Story

Next Life tells the story of a Tibetan family seeking moments of “temporary happiness” while living in exile in suburban America. As their father suffers from a mysterious inner pain, they turn to Buddhist medicine and spiritual teachings on death and rebirth, embracing the Tibetan concept of "Tse Chema" (reincarnation).

Feels like

  • Tibetan Buddhism
  • Family Drama
  • Grief & Healing
  • Spiritual Journey
  • Cultural Exploration
  • American Setting
  • Intimate Portrait
  • Contemplative

Cast

1 of 1

Crew

Directed by
Tenzin Phuntsog
Written by
Tenzin Phuntsog
Produced by
Javier González Benavides, Tenzin Phuntsog, Jonathan Witz
Music by
Maria Alejandra Rojas, Arturo Salazar R.B., Dahee Kim

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Facts

July 9, 2025 · 1 h 15 min · Drama

Released
July 9, 2025
Runtime
1 h 15 min
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Chinese, Tibetan
Made in
United States, Mexico

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is Next Life worth watching?"

Questions about Next Life

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Next Life worth watching?

73
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 73 (IMDb 7.3).

Is Next Life okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Is Next Life plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.