Next Year is a haunting drama set in the not so distant dystopian future that unfolds in a fractured America where homosexuality is illegal and surveillance reigns. The story centers on Robert, a grieving father who is navigating life after the loss of his husband and the terrifying state of the country.

As Robert grows closer to Max, a new neighbor, a connection deepens into love, complicating his journey. With echoes of totalitarian regimes and historical persecution of queer communities, the film navigates themes of betrayal, resistance, intimacy, and survival under authoritarian rule. It’s a chilling yet tender tale about the cost of love in a world where privacy no longer exists—and the choices we make to protect the ones we love.