We Strangers

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We Strangers
Directed by Anu Valia
Written byAnu Valia
Produced by
  • Olivia Wingate
  • Alex Bach
  • Zach Spicer
  • Joy Jorgensen
  • Miranda Kahn
  • John Marshall
  • Gordon Strain
Starring
CinematographyCharlotte Hornsby
Edited byJames Codoyannis
Music by Jay Wadley
Production
companies
  • Pigasus Pictures
  • Wingate Media
  • Mirmade
  • Killjoy Films
Distributed by Quiver Distribution
Release dates
  • March 9, 2024 (2024-03-09)(SXSW)
  • August 22, 2025 (2025-08-22)(United States)
Running time
80 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

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.

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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

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

  1. ↑ "We Strangers". South by Southwest . Archived from the original on January 10, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  2. ↑ 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.
  3. ↑ "We Strangers". Cinereach . Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  4. ↑ "HIFF 2018 Screenwriters Lab Participants + Mentors". Hamptons International Film Festival . Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  5. ↑ "We Strangers". Tribeca Film Institute . Archived from the original on January 12, 2024. Retrieved January 12, 2024.
  6. ↑ 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.
  7. ↑ 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.
  8. ↑ 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.
  9. ↑ 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.
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