Daisy Ridley Stars in 'Sometimes I Think About Dying', a Film Exploring Loneliness and Connection
The film, directed by Rachel Lambert, was shot in the coastal town of Astoria, Oregon and premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival.
- 'Sometimes I Think About Dying' is a film starring Daisy Ridley as Fran, an introverted office worker who often fantasizes about her own death in a peaceful, meditative manner.
- The film, directed by Rachel Lambert, is based on a play by Kevin Armento and explores themes of loneliness, social anxiety, and the struggle for human connection.
- Fran's life begins to change with the arrival of a new coworker, Robert, played by Dave Merheje, whose outgoing nature encourages Fran to open up and reconsider her life.
- The film was shot on location in the small coastal town of Astoria, Oregon, which Ridley and Lambert describe as a 'gorgeous time' and a community experience.
- The film premiered at the 2023 Sundance Film Festival and opened in New York and Los Angeles on January 26, 2024, with a scheduled opening in Portland on February 2, 2024.