Surreal Trailer for Sundance Sci-Fi Drama 'H.'

The Sundance NEXT lineup is generally where one can find some of the most challenging independent films of the entire festival, and last year we saw a number of them become mainstream successes: Obvious Child and A Girl Walks Home Alone at Night to name just a couple. So it's always a category worth paying attention to in hopes of finding another gem, and this year that could be the sci-fi drama, H.

Directed by Rania Attieh and Daniel Garcia, the first trailer for H. gives the impression of a Shane Carruth-style sci-fi drama in the vein of Upstream Color. Here's the synopsis:

In Troy, New York, two women, both named Helen, carry on seemingly complacent existences with their respective partners. Middle-aged Helen lives with husband Roy and finds comfort from a “reborn” baby doll. Meanwhile, successful young artist Helen is expecting a child with her noncommittal partner. Foreboding signs begin to appear: a meteor reportedly crashes nearby; people go missing; and inexplicable, life-altering changes spiral the Helens’ inert realities into a terrifying journey through unknown terrain.

Attieh and Garcia are already making a name for themselves based on the film, having won the Indie Spirits' Someone To Watch Award. Starring Robin Bartlett, Rebecca Dayan, Will Janowitz, Julian Gamble, and Roger Robinson, H. will make its world premiere in Park City on January 25th.