A powerful and sharply introspective coming-of-age drama, THE GRADUATES follows a young woman, Genevieve (Mina Sundwall), as she prepares to graduate high school after a tragic event. As she navigates an uncertain future alongside a community searching for ways to heal, they turn to each other to find hope and a way forward.

Written, directed, and edited by Hannah Peterson, THE GRADUATES is executive produced by Academy Award winner Chloé Zhao (NOMADLAND), Kara Durrett, Meena Harris, Juliet Liu, and John Cho (COLUMBUS), who also stars in the film. The producers are Josh Peters, Saba Zerehi, Taylor Shung, and Jessamine Burgum.

Featuring Mina Sundwall, John Cho, Alex Hibbert, Yasmeen Fletcher, Ewan Manley, Maria Dizzia, and Kelly O'Sullivan. THE GRADUATES premiered at Tribeca Festival in 2023 where it was awarded Best Cinematography in U.S. Narrative. Its European premiere was at the 2023 Deauville American Film Festival.