KLARA AND THE SUN tells the story of Klara (Jenna Ortega), an "AF" or Artificial Friend. Purchased by parents to help their teenagers reach their fullest potential, AFs are robots, but completely humanistic in appearance. Klara is chosen by a girl named Josie, who adores her new robot companion but suffers from a mysterious illness. This is the story of Klara’s quest to save Josie and those who love her from heartbreak, and how in the process Klara learns the power of human love.
The film stars Jenna Ortega (Wednesday), Amy Adams (Arrival, American Hustle), Natasha Lyonne (Poker Face), Simon Baker (The Mentalist) and Steve Buscemi (Boardwalk Empire) and is written and directed by Taika Waititi (Jojo Rabbit, the Thor franchise).