Area 23a and SunflowerFilms

Present

THE GARDENER

A Full Bloom Virtual Screening Event

Enter the Garden. Leave Changed.

June 24th · One Night Only · Nationwide 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT

Followed by a Post-Screening Conversation with the Cast Radha Mitchell, William Miller, and David Andrews, Writer-Director Dabney Day and Film Distributor, Kirt Eftekhar

After more than 100 theatrical openings in cities across the country — and an overwhelming nationwide response from women who have claimed this film as their own — The Gardener comes to your home, on any screen, in every town, on one extraordinary night.

Around this film has grown something rare — a community of gardeners, healers, spiritual seekers, women navigating loss and women stepping into something new. Different worlds. One shared language. This is The Gardener Community. You belong here.

This virtual premiere is for the moviegoers who couldn't make it to a theater, and for everyone who wants to sit with the people who made it.

This is your invitation.

What Your Ticket Includes

🌿 The Full Film — The complete feature presentation of The Gardener

🌿 An Exclusive Cast Conversation — An intimate, unscripted evening with Radha Mitchell (Man on Fire, The Shack, Finding Neverland), William Miller (Manuale d'Amore, Charlie's Angels), and David Andrews (Wyatt Earp, Apollo 13) — sharing the serendipities that brought them to the film and the scenes that stayed with them

🌿 An Evening with Writer-Director Dabney Day — On thirty years in the making, the film's journey, and the extraordinary community that has grown around it

🌿 Exclusive 10% Discount - On The Gardener book, as seen in the film, autographed by writer-director Dabney Day when purchased directly from thegardenermovie.com. Discount code provided with your virtual screening ticket purchase.

🌿 An Invitation — To join The Gardener Community of women gathering around this film from every corner of the country

The Story

After the loss of her husband and father, Sabena Weathers (Radha Mitchell) fights to preserve her family's cosmetics empire while facing a hostile takeover. Seeking refuge, she retreats to a remote mountaintop garden cottage — where a chance encounter with a simple gardener (William Miller) sparks a powerful journey of love, self-discovery, and transformation. Rooted in quiet mystery and emotional truth, The Gardener explores loss, healing, and the courage to realize one's true self.

"The Gardener emerged from the belief that within each of us lives a quiet, guiding light. When we listen to that voice and follow it, we are forever changed and it is our choices along that path that define who we become.— Dabney Day, Writer-Director

What the Garden World Is Saying

"With stunning visuals and a message that will resonate deeply with anyone who has ever found peace in the garden, this film is a tribute to the role gardens play in our lives." — Victoria Schmidt, Editor-in-Chief, The National Gardener

"A sweet story about giving something time and care, and how tending a garden connects us with that peace of mind that often comes from slowing down and reconnecting with nature." — Rochelle Greayer, Editor-in-Chief, American Gardener

What Women Are Saying

"A delightful movie with a deep and beautiful message. Being a gardener as well as a survivor, the movie really touched me." — J. Braunhardt Traynor, Franklin, NC

"The film is wonderful — great acting, an interesting story with a surprise." — H. Scott, Chattanooga, TN

"I loved it! The signs and symbols were everywhere — it inspired me on my gardening journey even further." — A. Carlin, Austin, TX

"Such an amazing spiritual movie — so well played, had you on the edge of your seat." — B. Wilhelm, Bloomington, MN

"I saw this fabulous movie in Denver. I HAVE to see it again and again." — T. Handley, Denver, CO

"Loved it. Took my Mom to the movies to see this. She enjoyed it as well." — K. Shepard-Sexton, Overland Park, KS

"Fabulous movie — I'm waiting to see it for the third time!" — P. Parker

"It makes my heart smile." — Renda N Dale Boomer

This is a one-night-only event.

Whether you have already seen The Gardener in a theater and want to share this night with someone you love — or you have been waiting for your chance to experience it for the first time — June 24th is your evening.

No matter where you live. No matter how far from a theater. The garden is open to everyone.

$12 · June 24th · 7:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT · One Night Only

Hosting a Group Screening?

The Gardener is an independent film, and every ticket purchased is a direct act of support for the filmmakers and the community that has grown around this story.

If you're gathering your garden club, a women's group, a spiritual community, or simply the people you love — we've created group ticket tiers to make it easy to bring everyone together. Please select the tier that reflects the number of people who will be in the room.

Screening for a group of 50 or more?

Reach out to team@area23a.com for group rates and licensing options.