Rest and Relaxation
DirectorRebecca Rajadnya
Producer
WriterRebecca Rajadnya
Starring
MusicElijah Fox
CinematographyAaron Kovalchik
Editing
  • Yuval Shapira
  • Aacharee Ungsriwong
StudioTiny Office Productions
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Rest and Relaxation is an upcoming American coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Rebecca Rajadnya. It stars Sunita Mani, Christine Taylor, Scott Cohen, Nicholas Podany, Christopher Egan, and Zenobia Shroff.

Premise

Seeking solace at a secluded bed and breakfast, Amandeep encounters eclectic guests who challenge her preconceptions of family and force her to reckon with future uncertainties head on.

Cast

Production

In July 2020, it was reported that a coming-of-age drama film written and directed by Rebecca Rajadnya was in development.[1] By August 21, 2025, principal photography had begun, with Sunita Mani cast in the lead role as Amandeep.[2] Filming took place in the Catskill Mountains and wrapped a month later, with Christine Taylor, Scott Cohen, Nicholas Podany, Christopher Egan, Zenobia Shroff, Daniel K. Isaac, Kathryn Gallagher, Isa Mooney, and Gemma Mchilhenny rounding out the cast.[3][4] Aaron Kovalchik served as the cinematographer.[5] Yuval Shapira and Aacharee Ungsriwong edited the film.[6]

References

  1. ^ Rogers, Pauline (July 17, 2020). "10 Questions with Rebecca Rajadnya". International Cinematographers Guild. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  2. ^ "What We Make - Tiny Office Productions". Tiny Office Productions. January 23, 2026. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  3. ^ Grobar, Matt (September 16, 2025). "Sunita Mani, Christine Taylor, Scott Cohen, Nicholas Podany & Christopher Egan Wrap On Drama 'Rest & Relaxation'; Ilana Glazer Among EPs". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 23, 2026.
  4. ^ "Gemma Mchilhenny Resume". Actors Access. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  5. ^ Kovalchik, Aaron. "Aaron Kovalchik - About". AaronKovalchik.com. Retrieved May 13, 2026.
  6. ^ "Aacharee Ungsriwong Resume". Independent Artists Group. Retrieved May 13, 2026.