A Bread Factory, Part One: For the Sake of Gold

After 40 years of running their community arts space The Bread Factory, Dorothea and Greta are suddenly fighting for survival when a pair of celebrity performance artists from China come to Checkford and build an enormous complex down the street, catapulting big changes in their small town.

Directed by Patrick Wang, A Bread Factory, Part One: For the Sake of Gold leans on a strong ensemble — Tyne Daly, Nana Visitor, James Marsters — 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 2018.