Couple's Therapy Causes Global Chaos in New Film

Sony Pictures Classics has acquired worldwide rights to Graham Parkes' directorial debut, "Wishful Thinking," which recently won the top Narrative Feature jury prize at the SXSW Film & TV festival. The film stars Lewis Pullman and Maya Hawke as a couple undergoing therapy, where mysterious twin healers reveal their relationship's struggles have tangible global effects, including earthquakes and market volatility.

Parkes also wrote the screenplay for the romantic dramedy with a supernatural twist. The ensemble cast includes Amita Rao, Randall Park, Eric Rahill, Jake Shane, Kate Berlant, and Kerri Kenney-Silver. The film was produced by Lewis Pullman, Dan Gedman, Matt Smith, and Kara Durrett, with Highway 10 fully financing the project.

Sony Pictures Classics expressed excitement for the film, stating audiences are craving its romantic, unpredictable, and funny nature. They highlighted the leading performances and Parkes's ability to craft a modern romantic comedy suitable for theatrical release. Parkes, in turn, lauded Sony Pictures Classics for their long-standing support of independent cinema.

This acquisition continues Sony Pictures Classics' active festival slate, following recent pickups like the BAFTA-winning "I Swear." The distributor has several other films set for release this year, including titles acquired from Sundance and those premiering at Cannes.