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From March 10, 2026.

Through unlikely bonds formed during night shifts at a local aquarium, Tova (Sally Field), an elderly widow, learns of a life-changing discovery that may bring her joy and wonder once again.

Director: Olivia Newman.

Based on the (fantastic) book by Shelby Van Pelt.

Screenplay by Olivia Newman, and John Whittington.

Producers: Erika Hampson, Tony Lipp, Olivia Newman, Alyssa Rodrigues, Alisa Tager and Shelby Van Pelt.

Composer: Dincon Hinchlife.

Premieres on Netflix on Friday, May 8, 2026.

[Note: as of today, IMDB does NOT have complete cast information.]

陳沖 Joan Chen @ 13rd Asian Film Awards

Sadie Johnson played by Winona Ryder (Edward Johnson’s Mother)

Harriett Maynard played by Melissa McCarthy (Candace Maynard’s Mother)

Ada Paulson played by Joan Chen (Dylan Paulson’s Mother)

Agatha ‘Aggie’ Cunningham played by Florence Pugh (Nelson’s Younger Sister)

Ernest Cunningham played by Ethan Hawke (Nelson’s Father)

Anastasia Naramore played by Lauren Weedman (Henrietta’s Mother)

Ted Naramore played by Graham Sibley (Henrietta’s Father)

Edith Camber played by Tammy Townsend (Bridgit’s Mother, Olivia’s Grandmother)

Cordelia Clarke played Keegan Connor Tracy (Finn’s Mother)

Constance Hedorah played by Caroline Rhea (Dwight & Reggie’s legal guardian/Aunt)

Elsie Keaton played by Sherilyn Fenn (Oliver Keaton’s Mother)

Irene Williamson played by Sheryl Lee (Dave Williamson’s Mother)