Molly is a 2026 British romantic drama film written and directed by Darius Shu. The film stars Hiroki Berrecloth as Vinnie and Frank Kauer as Ryan, following two men who meet in a launderette and develop an intense connection as they navigate emotional complexities and expectations of love in their relationship. Aldous Ciokajlo-Squire and Kaja Chan Appear in supporting roles.
The film will premiere at the British Urban Film Festival 2026 and at Queer East Festival in London.
Plot
A chance meeting at a launderette sparks an intense emotional intimacy between Vinnie and Ryan. As closeness blurs into desire, their relationship forces them to confront what love demands before it fractures everything they have built.
Cast
- Hiroki Berrecloth as Vinnie
- Frank Kauer as Ryan
- Aldous Ciokajlo-Squire as Connor
- Kadell Herida as Nate
- Xander Pang as Dan
- Tatum Swithenbank as Alexis
- Kaja Chan as Leah
Release
Molly will premiere at the BAFTA and BIFA qualifying British Urban Film Festival 2026 in May.
It will also be screened at Queer East Festival and the BIFA qualifying Sunderland Shorts Film Festival in May 2026.
The film was screened at Roze Filmdagen in Amsterdam and won an award for Best LGBTQIA+ Aware Film at Big Fridge International Film Festival 2026 at an exclusive screening at Curzon Soho.