Never Sleep (2026)

A restless teen is visited by an estranged queer relative who reorients their relationship to grief.

Following the sudden death of their father, a restless teen in the midst of a queer self-discovery bonds with their estranged aunt over their fraught relationships with death, loss and familial responsibility.

Date of release

2026-10-20

Runtime

13m

Director

Ayo Tsalithaba

Casting

• Dorothy A. Atabong — Amina
• Kyisha Williams — Naja
• Max Delroy-Georges — Muna

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