Ingenious-backed The Kindness of Strangers has been selected to open the 69th Berlin International Film Festival in February 2019. The film is directed by Lone Scherfig and will also play in competition.

The New York-set drama stars Zoe Kazan, Tahar Rahim, Andrea Riseborough, Caleb Landry Jones, Jay Baruchel and Bill Nighy. The Kindness of Strangers is a contemporary ensemble drama that follows a group of characters all trying to survive a cold New York City winter, who find laughter, love and kindness in each other.