Peace Corps

Drifting directionlessly around her hometown after unexpectedly being dismissed early from a stint in the Peace Corps, a 30-year-old Asian American woman butts heads with her mother, goes on an ill-advised date with a figure from her past, and ruminates on the meaning of her life.

Directed by Jessica Li, Peace Corps leans on a strong ensemble — Eva Lin Feindt, Eleven Lee, Naomi Okada — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.

The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about drama titles of 2026.