We Strangers
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| Directed by | Anu Valia |
| Written by | Anu Valia |
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| Cinematography | Charlotte Hornsby |
| Edited by | James Codoyannis |
| Music by | Jay Wadley |
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| Distributed by | Quiver Distribution |
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Running time | 80 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
We Strangers is a 2024 American drama film, written and directed by Anu Valia in her film directorial debut. It stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Tina Lifford, Sarah Goldberg, Maria Dizzia, Kara Young, Hari Dhillon, Paul Adelstein and Mischa Reddy.
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024. It is scheduled to be released on August 22, 2025, by Quiver Distribution.
Cast
- Kirby Howell-Baptiste as Ray Martin
- Tina Lifford as Willie Martin
- Sarah Goldberg as Tracy Patel
- Maria Dizzia as Jean Laich
- Kara Young as Mari Winters
- Hari Dhillon as Neeraj Patel
- Paul Adelstein as Ed Laich
- Mischa Reddy as Sunny Patel
Production
In July 2021, it was announced Anu Valia would direct the film from a screenplay she wrote, with Olivia Wingate set to serve as producer.[2] The film has received support from Cinereach,[3] Hamptons International Film Festival,[4] Tribeca Film Institute,[5] In April 2023, it was announced Kirby Howell-Baptiste and Sarah Goldberg had joined the cast of the film, with principal photography taking place in Indiana.[6][7]
Release
It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.[8] It is scheduled to be released on August 22, 2025.[9]
References
- ^ "We Strangers". South by Southwest. Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ D'Alessandro, Anthony (July 20, 2021). "Olivia Wingate Launches Wingate Media, Unveils Film & TV Development Slate". Deadline Hollywood. Archived from the original on December 25, 2022. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "We Strangers". Cinereach. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "HIFF 2018 Screenwriters Lab Participants + Mentors". Hamptons International Film Festival. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ "We Strangers". Tribeca Film Institute. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Welch, Rebecca (April 18, 2023). "Kick Off 2023 By Getting Cast in Films With Paul Mescal, Kirby Howell-Baptiste, and More". Backstage. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Lavalee, Eric (November 17, 2023). "Festival Predictions 2024 Sundance Film Festival Predictions: Anu Valia's We Strangers". Ion Cinema. Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
- ^ Complex, Valerie (January 10, 2024). "SXSW Lineup Sets 'The Fall Guy', '3 Body Problem' Among Fest's 2024 World Premieres As First Titles Revealed". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
- ^ Bergeson, Samantha (July 31, 2025). "'We Strangers' Trailer: Anu Valia's Acclaimed Feature Directorial Debut Is 'Get Out' Meets 'Look Into My Eyes'". IndieWire. Retrieved July 31, 2025.
External links
- We Strangers at IMDb