Hot Water

A Lebanese-American teenager is expelled from his high school in Indiana, leading to a mandatory cross-country trip to the West with his mother. This journey, initially intended as a form of punishment, evolves into a significant experience for both characters as they navigate their relationship while traveling through the United States.

The drama was written and directed by Ramzi Bashour. The film features Lubna Azabal as Layla and Daniel Zolghadri as Daniel, with supporting roles played by Charlotte Hacke, Tedd Taskey, Amie MacKenzie, and Yanis Kalnins. The production was a collaboration between Cinereach, Spark Features, Liucrative Media, and Cow Hip Films. The movie has a runtime of 97 minutes and was released on January 23, 2026.