Connor Storrie searches for missing sister in April X trailer

Connor Storrie is trading romantic drama for the grittier, neon-drenched world of futuristic sci-fi noir in his latest feature, April X. Following a breakout performance in Heated Rivalry, Storrie teams up with Lilly Krug to deliver a psychological thriller that plunges audiences into a dystopian mystery set against the backdrop of a fractured cityscape.

Directed by Michel K. Parandi, this debut feature is a masterclass in blending high-concept science fiction with classic noir suspense. It’s a film that doesn’t just tell a story; it manipulates memory, forcing viewers to question the nature of reality as our protagonist searches for his missing twin sister.

The narrative centers on Bax (Connor Storrie), a black-market body-parts hustler who embarks on a desperate search for April. As he digs deeper into this post-Soviet, futuristic landscape, his quest quickly spirals into madness, exposing a sinister conspiracy that threatens to consume them both.

Filmed in the evocative streets of Bucharest, Romania, April X uses lurid, neon-lit streetscapes to mirror the fractured nature of Bax’s mind and the enigmatic quality of human memory, crafting a fast-paced, paranoid film noir experience. It is a visually arresting journey that hooks the viewer with its blend of psychological thrills and cutting-edge cyberpunk world-building.

The magnetic chemistry between Storrie and Krug anchors this ambitious vision. Sunrise Films and Rialto Distribution have secured the North American rights for the film, planning a theatrical rollout on more than 500 screens starting on September 18, 2026.

Sunrise Films’ Andrew Nerger describes the project as an adrenaline-charged ride, noting that it pairs sophisticated world-building with gripping suspense, all powered by Connor Storrie‘s stellar performance at its core. With a runtime of 92 minutes, April X promises an intense and unforgettable cinematic experience for fans of genre filmmaking.