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The Gardener

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After the loss of her husband and father, Sabena Weathers fights to preserve her family's cosmetics empire while facing a hostile takeover. Seeking refuge, she retreats to a remote mountaintop garden cottage, where a chance encounter with a simple gardener sparks a powerful journey of love, self-discovery, and transformation. Rooted in quiet mystery and emotional truth, THE GARDENER explores loss, healing, and the courage to realize one's true self.

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Marlie Ave 4d Loved the gardener. Well done. The cast was very good. Nice story See more DMM 5d The acting was a bit stilted at first, but it steadily improved as the story unfolded. While the film moves at a slow but steady pace, it ultimately delivers a powerful, uplifting experience. The acting may be 'so-so' in spots, but it truly didn't matter because the message was so strong. I found it incredibly refreshing to watch a film that didn't rely on cursing or sex for shock value. It is simply a really good, clean movie about hope and finding a new perspective. A genuine feel-good watch that stays with you. See more David K Apr 19 I enjoyed the movie. Thought it was great. Would have liked to have understood what the details were at the end. See more kathleen W @Kate20 3h Dismal. Horrible acting, tedious story. I’m not getting those 2 hours back. Music was great. Otherwise, I should have cleaned my refrigerator. See more SC C @Scadams 11h As a gardener, I really wanted this movie to be good. From the start, you could tell this was a low budget film. The acting was somewhat robotic. The story? All over the map. It tried really hard to be profound and deep, but felt forced. The dream sequences were annoying. The garden scenes made me cringe as obvious faux flowers were stuck in the ground in a wood setting and used to attempt to make a 'beautiful garden'. Overall, don't waste your money and drive 45 minutes to a theater to see it. I'm not sure I could even recommend it when it's streaming. How is anyone giving it 5 stars? See more L C @RT45494532 3d This movie was inspiring despite several problems with it. Story was predictable, and production quality was not the best. The actors were believable, but the script was corny at times. See more Read all reviews
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Synopsis After the loss of her husband and father, Sabena Weathers fights to preserve her family's cosmetics empire while facing a hostile takeover. Seeking refuge, she retreats to a remote mountaintop garden cottage, where a chance encounter with a simple gardener sparks a powerful journey of love, self-discovery, and transformation. Rooted in quiet mystery and emotional truth, THE GARDENER explores loss, healing, and the courage to realize one's true self.
Director
Dabney Day
Producer
Dabney Day
Screenwriter
Dabney Day
Distributor
Area 23a
Production Co
Sunflower Films
Genre
Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Apr 17, 2026, Limited
Runtime
1h 47m