ComingSoon can exclusively announce that Benji’s Hour, a new coming-of-age drama movie from Gabriel Kahane, has been acquired by Buffalo 8 for North American distribution.

Justin Mark (Gotham, Red Dead Redemption II), Holly Heiser (Sleepaway Slasher), and Catherine Curtin (Stranger Things, Orange Is the New Black) star in Benji’s Hour, which is about a young man who must work at a store that provides wigs to cancer patients. A United States release date for the film has not yet been announced. 

“The story follows Benji (Justin Mark), a rebellious teenager sentenced to three months of court-mandated community service at a wig shop serving cancer patients,” the synopsis for the movie reads. “The shop’s owner, Susan (Catherine Curtin), brings a rare sense of kindness and stability to Benji’s chaotic life, however, it’s his guarded coworker Laura (Holly Heiser) who captivates him, as their shared pain creates an unlikely bond. Together, they embark on a journey of self-discovery, resilience, and tough choices.”

What else do we know about the Benji’s Hour movie?

Kahane is making his feature film directorial debut with Benji’s Hour. He first started writing the script for the movie on a New York City subway when he was only 15 years old. Kahane then shot the film approximately six years later, when he was 21.

In addition to the aforementioned cast, Benji’s Hour stars Kirsten Russell and Emma Kothari.

The film is produced by Kahane through his production company, Gossamer Films. Kahane also serves as an executive producer alongside John Hadity and Buffalo 8 founders Matthew Helderman and Luke Taylor.

Mark already won the Best Performance in a Drama Jury Award at the Hell’s Half Mile Film and Music Festival for his role in Benji’s Hour, while Russell won the Best Supporting Performance in a Drama Jury Award. The film also earned a Best International Feature nomination at the Calgary International Film Festival.