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Surfacing

Surfacing
★ 5.5/10•2026•1h 54m•NR•Drama•Romance

Sometimes it takes falling apart to find someone who lifts you up.

After years of struggling with severe depression, a young man begins to open his heart, learning to love himself and others. When he becomes entangled in his therapist’s personal life, he discovers not only her need for support but also a tender, transformative connection with another man, Jackson. Through this intimate journey of trust, vulnerability, and queer romance, he confronts his past, embraces love, and finds hope in human connection.

Christian Smith · Director

Johnathan Sharp · Writer

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 54m
LanguageEN
Release DateFeb 12, 2026

Actors

Damian Romeo

Damian Romeo

Cole

Cindy Sampson

Cindy Sampson

Jessica

Johnathan Sharp

Johnathan Sharp

Jackson

Kimberly-Sue Murray

Kimberly-Sue Murray

Joy

Colton Gobbo

Colton Gobbo

Tyler

Sheila McCarthy

Sheila McCarthy

Dawn

Liz Adjei

Liz Adjei

Dr. Keller

Jayd Deroché

Jayd Deroché

Oliver

Madison Walsh

Madison Walsh

Cassandra

Paige Evans

Paige Evans

Abby

Kato Alexander

Scott

Linda Kash

Linda Kash

Katherine

Jonas Chernick

Jonas Chernick

David

Ellie Ellwand

Lindsay

Samora Smallwood

Samora Smallwood

Professor Watson

Eman Ayaz

Eman Ayaz

Priya

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