A wonderful, emotionally powerful, fondly told story with many layers of interest and meaning. uriosity about the characters and what they are feeling under the surface of their interactions. “Fremont” is a story about a beautiful and troubled 20-something Donya, an Afghan translator who used to work with the U. S. government, has trouble sleeping. She lives by herself in Fremont, California, in a building with other Afghan immigrants and often dines alone at a local restaurant watching soap operas. Her routine changes when she’s promoted to writing the fortunes at her job at a fortune cookie factory in the city. Director Babak Jalali uses the “less is more” as a pretty interesting way of telling a dry humor story that was awkward but funny at the same time. The camera work and blocking of each scene is masterfully and tightly arranged and composed, yet consistently seems effortless. Go where this film takes you, and you will be rewarded. A serene and beautiful film. A complete joy to watch. A moving piece of artful cinema.