Clara

Clara follows Isaac Bruno, a driven astronomer who spends nights peering into the vast unknown in hopes of proving humanity isn’t alone. His obsession consumes meals, sleep, and the rhythm of daily life as he decodes faint signals, calibrates instruments, and chases once speculative theories into hard data. Amid the glow of consoles and the hush of observatories, he begins to sense a presence beyond the screen of his telescope, a connection that feels almost human. The film steadily contrasts precise science with intimate moments, suggesting that a life worth living may hinge on more than new discoveries. It questions what we would sacrifice for a glimpse of life beyond our world, while withholding a dramatic twist to keep the focus on choice and consequence.

Released in 2018, Clara was directed by Akash Sherman from an original screenplay by James Ewasiuk. The film blends Canadian indie sensibilities with a thoughtful science fiction romance, produced by a tight crew and shot on location in Canada. The performances of Patrick J Adams and Troian Bellisario anchor the emotional core.

Critics have described Clara as a quiet, intimate science fiction drama that uses a restrained style to probe obsession, memory, and the toll of pursuing distant signals. The film juxtaposes the cold vastness of space with warm human longing, asking what remains when discovery comes at a personal cost. Its pacing rewards attentive viewers.

In indie circuits Clara has sparked discussion about how longing and science inform each other, and about how technology reshapes romance. Fans often cite the emotional chemistry between the leads and the film's hushed, hopeful mood as its lasting impression. Though limited in reach, it has inspired discussions about love and the ethics of exploration.

Box office details are scarce due to Clara's limited release, which circulated mainly through festivals and selective theatres. Consequently there is no widely reported worldwide gross, and the film is mostly remembered for its festival showings and streaming availability.