Director: Max Walker-Silverman
Cast: Josh O'Connor, Meghann Fahy, Lily LaTorre, Kali Reis, Amy Madigan
Rebuilding is a 2025 American drama film directed by Max Walker-Silverman, starring Josh O'Connor and Meghann Fahy. Set in the aftermath of devastating wildfires in the American West, it follows a displaced cowboy navigating loss, community, and the unexpected bonds that form when everything familiar is stripped away.
What is Rebuilding about?
Dusty, a rancher whose land and livelihood vanish in a wildfire, finds himself at a FEMA disaster relief camp with nothing but the shirt on his back. Surrounded by strangers who have suffered similar losses, he begins the slow, painful work of reconstructing not just a life but a sense of self. What complicates everything is that among the displaced survivors are his estranged daughter and ex-wife — people he has kept at a careful distance for years. Forced into proximity, old grievances surface alongside quiet moments of grace. The film resists easy resolution, instead tracing how grief, pride, and human need can coexist in the same canvas of ash and hope.
Cast & crew
Josh O'Connor, known for his emotionally controlled performances, anchors the film as Dusty, bringing quiet resilience to a man unaccustomed to asking for help. Meghann Fahy brings warmth and complexity to his ex-wife. The ensemble includes Kali Reis, Amy Madigan, Jefferson Mays, and Lily LaTorre, each lending texture to a community of loss that feels authentic rather than performed.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking diaspora audiences, Rebuilding carries a particular resonance. The experience of displacement — losing a home, rebuilding identity in a foreign or unfamiliar environment — is not abstract. Many Iranians abroad carry their own versions of this story: lives interrupted, families fractured across borders, the question of how to start over without losing who you were. Walker-Silverman's film, though rooted in the American landscape, speaks a universal language of grief and resilience. The film is available with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles on K-Time, making it fully accessible whether you prefer to listen or read along in Farsi.
Where & how to watch
Rebuilding is available now on K-Time with Persian dubbing and Persian subtitles. Stream it on your web browser, smart TV, or phone — no VPN required, no geo-blocking, and no extra download needed. Start your subscription and cancel anytime.