Ro, a young woman with a dwindling dance career returns home after many years to meet her biological father (Tate Donovan) for the first time. Born to Susan (Amy Aquino), a lesbian who opted for insemination, Ro grapples with the complexities of her unconventional family dynamic and soon forms a bond at her new job with three lively 80 year olds, who help her reconnect with her family, her roots and herself.

Lauren Caster’s debut feature, Rhythm Is a Dancer, premiered at the 2025 Austin Film Festival and was acquired by Utopia’s Circle Collective. The film opened in select theaters in Los Angeles and New York City in July 2026, followed by its digital release on Apple TV and Prime Video in August.