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 byJay Wadley
Production
companies
  • Wingate Media
  • Mirmade
  • Killjoy Films
Release date
  • March 9, 2024 (2024-03-09)(SXSW)
Running time
80 minutes [1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

We Strangers is a 2024 American drama film, written and directed by Anu Valia in her directorial debut. It stars Kirby Howell-Baptiste, Tina Lifford, Sarah Goldberg, Maria Dizzia, Kara Young, Hari Dhillon, Paul Adelstein and Mischa Reddy.

Contents

It had its world premiere at South by Southwest on March 9, 2024.

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]

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