Familiar Touch

Familiar Touch is a drama about an eighty-year-old woman named Ruth who moves into an assisted living facility. The story follows her as she navigates the difficult process of adjusting to this new environment. As she deals with memory loss and a changing sense of identity, she struggles with her own internal desires and develops complex relationships with those providing her care.

Written and directed by Sarah Friedland, this production marks her first feature film. The movie stars Kathleen Chalfant in the lead role, with a supporting cast that includes Carolyn Michelle, Andy McQueen, H. Jon Benjamin, Katelyn Nacon, and Joahn Webb. The project was produced by Sarah Friedland alongside Matthew Thurm and Alexandra Byer and involved production companies such as Artemis Rising, Rathaus Films, Go for Thurm, and Simbelle Productions. A crew of 51 people are credited for the 90-minute film. Since its release in June 2025, the movie has received a rating of 6.3/10 on TMDB based on 28 votes.