Director: Hal Hartley
Cast: Bill Sage, Kim Taff, Katelyn Sparks, Gia Crovatin, Kathleen Chalfant
Where To Land is a 2025 American drama-comedy film directed by Hal Hartley, running 75 minutes and starring Bill Sage as Joseph Fulton — a celebrated director who quietly takes a job at a cemetery, setting off a chain of absurd misunderstandings among the people closest to him.
What is Where To Land about?
Joseph Fulton is at an unusual crossroads. A respected figure in the film world, he abruptly seeks employment at a local cemetery and quietly drafts his final will and testament. His girlfriend, alarmed by these choices, concludes that he must be gravely ill. Word travels fast. Before long, friends, colleagues, and acquaintances begin arriving to offer their tearful goodbyes — none of them pausing to ask whether the whole premise might be a misunderstanding. The film unfolds as a dry, deadpan comedy of errors rooted in mortality, identity, and the strange ways we project meaning onto other people's decisions.
Cast & crew
Hal Hartley, the longtime voice of American indie cinema known for his stylized dialogue and offbeat sensibility, directs from his own material. Bill Sage leads as Joseph Fulton, supported by Kim Taff, Katelyn Sparks, Gia Crovatin, Kathleen Chalfant, Joe Perrino, Lorraine Farris, and Fermin Padilla III — an ensemble built for the film's ensemble comedy of misreading and miscommunication.
Context & significance
For Persian-speaking viewers, Where To Land offers a wry, deadpan comedy of miscommunication that crosses cultural lines with ease. The film's core joke — that everyone interprets a man's unconventional choices as a sign of approaching death — resonates with audiences who understand the social weight of family assumptions and collective grief rituals. Hal Hartley's quietly absurdist register has long appealed to viewers who appreciate understated wit over broad humour. The film is available with both a Persian dub and Persian subtitles, making it fully accessible whether you prefer to listen in Farsi or follow along with the original English dialogue.
Where & how to watch
Where To Land is available on K-Time with a Persian dub and Persian subtitles. Stream it on your browser, TV, or phone — no VPN needed, no geo-blocking, and no extra download required. Subscribe and cancel anytime.