Alicia Vikander, Wagner Moura to Star in 'The Last Day'

WestEnd Films acquires international sales rights to the feature debut from artist Rachel Rose.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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WestEnd Films has acquired international sales rights to 'The Last Day,' a new film written and directed by artist Rachel Rose. The movie stars Oscar winner Alicia Vikander, Oscar nominee Wagner Moura, and Victoria Pedretti, and is inspired by Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway.' The film follows two mothers whose lives briefly intersect over the course of a single day in New York City.

Why it matters

This marks the feature film directorial debut for acclaimed artist Rachel Rose, who is known for her innovative multimedia work. The film's focus on motherhood and identity aligns with contemporary conversations around womanhood and creativity, making it a timely and compelling project.

The details

Inspired by Virginia Woolf's 'Mrs. Dalloway,' 'The Last Day' unfolds over a single summer's day in New York, where the lives of two mothers briefly intertwine. Julia, a writer and mother, is unsettled by creative stagnation, unprocessed grief and the approach of her daughter's adolescence. An unexpected encounter with Taylor — a labor and delivery nurse in the midst of a postpartum crisis — pushes Julia to reconsider the life she has built, and whether she can rediscover herself within it. The film is produced by Academy Award nominees Christine Vachon and Pamela Koffler, and Mason Plotts for Killer Films.

  • The film is currently in post-production.

The players

Alicia Vikander

An Oscar-winning actress known for films like 'The Danish Girl.'

Wagner Moura

An Oscar-nominated actor for his work in 'The Secret Agent.'

Victoria Pedretti

An actress whose credits include 'Enemy of the People,' 'Ponyboi' and 'The Haunting of Hill House.'

Rachel Rose

An internationally acclaimed artist making her feature film directorial debut with 'The Last Day.'

Christine Vachon

An Academy Award-nominated producer for Killer Films, the production company behind 'The Last Day.'

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What they’re saying

“Becoming a mother felt to me like a collision between a beginning and a threat, and I knew I needed to write from the existential tension of that contradiction. In 'Mrs. Dalloway,' I was struck by how Virginia Woolf reveals Clarissa's self-erasure not through overt drama, but through the texture of a single, ordinary day — errands, chance encounters — until something immense has shifted inside her. That structure became my guide. This film follows two mothers over the course of one day, using its mundane rhythms to explore what it feels like to lose one's bearings, to experience rudderlessness and to reckon with how far, and how subtly, motherhood can carry us away from ourselves.”

— Rachel Rose, Director (Variety)

“'The Last Day' is an intimate and powerful exploration of motherhood and identity, anchored by extraordinary performances from Alicia Vikander, Victoria Pedretti and Wagner Moura. Rachel brings a rare sensitivity and formal precision to the material, creating a film that feels both deeply personal and universally resonant. We are proud to be partnering on a project that speaks so eloquently to contemporary conversations around womanhood and creativity and we can't wait to share it with buyers.”

— Maya Amsellem, Managing Director, WestEnd Films (Variety)

What’s next

WestEnd Films will be introducing 'The Last Day' to international buyers at the European Film Market.

The takeaway

With its focus on motherhood, identity, and the creative process, 'The Last Day' promises to be a thoughtful and timely exploration of contemporary womanhood from the perspective of an acclaimed visual artist making her feature film debut.